HBA appoints Madelaine Chan as Principal, Strategic Partnerships
Madelaine Chan as Principal, Strategic Partnerships, HBA
HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates), the world’s leading hospitality design firm, has appointed Madelaine Chanas Principal, Strategic Partnerships, a newly created senior leadership role designed to deepen client engagement and strengthen the firm’s position across the global hospitality landscape.
This appointment comes at a pivotal time for HBA as the firm continues to advance itsOneHBA framework, bringing together every design discipline under one unified platform. In this role, Madelaine will articulate that integrated capability to operators and owners, translating HBA’s collective expertise into clear, compelling value for clients. As hospitality development becomes increasingly complex, shaped by evolving brand architectures, guest expectations, sustainability priorities, and technological change, this role formalises HBA’s shift from design service provider to strategic partner and co-creator.