Mohammed Ayoub is a Vice President and Design Director at HDR. He leads the design studio New York City and Dubai as well as our architecture innovation and technology initiative. Known for his creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication, he has led the design of a number of large-scale, award-winning complex projects including Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the New University Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, KSA and Tsinghua Medical City in China. With a wicked sense of humor and effervescent charm, Mohammed effortlessly motivates his studio to achieve superlative design that embodies a strong vision. Educated in the UK, he is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and the proud recipient of Building Design and Construction’s 2011 40 Under 40 award.  Mohammed splits his time between the UAE and the United States, where he lives with his wife, two daughters, nephew, two dogs, 20,000 bees, and six chickens.