Sean Tan

Studio Head, MEA, Commercial/Mixed Use

As Principal and Studio Head at HKS, Sean leads the strategic direction, design vision, and delivery of the practice’s Commercial and Mixed-Use portfolio across the Middle East and Africa. With more than 16 years of international experience - including over a decade in the Middle East - he is recognized for leading complex, high-profile developments that balance ambitious design thinking with commercial and operational performance. Sean oversees multidisciplinary teams across all phases of project delivery, while cultivating long-term client partnerships and driving regional business growth. His leadership is defined by a strong focus on design excellence, innovation, and the creation of commercially successful, future-focused environments.