August 26, 2013 – Gina Noda has joined global retail design and architecture firm FITCH as Business Development Director. With nearly two decades of experience in retail design and construction, she will be expanding FITCH’s presence on the East Coast, as well as across the country.
Noda was formerly the Director of Business Development for Sargenti Architects, and prior to that spent 15 years at Scorpio Construction, Inc. as their Director of Marketing. She is an active member of the Retail Contractors Association, ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), Women in Facilities Maintenance and Construction, and Commercial Construction Retail People.
About joining FITCH, Gina said: “I am very proud to be working with a ‘Design Firm of the Year,’ and can't wait to share FITCH's unparalleled architectural expertise with retailers. I’m excited to be able to take a collaborative approach to development and find new ways to address their store-level issues.”
Sean McGuinness, FITCH Director of Business Development, echoed Gina’s optimistic outlook: “Gina’s knowledge of retail architecture and construction has translated into a superior ability to develop new business. She'll be a tremendous asset to FITCH's team and a major contributor to our growth as we look eastward.”
FITCH’s Phoenix studio, which provides architectural services to leading retail and restaurant brands in North America, has expanded significantly over the past three years, and recently opened a new office in Atlanta. Its clients include H&M, T-Mobile, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Staples.
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ABOUT FITCH
FITCH is a global design consultancy, translating brand into consumer experience. Founded in 1972, FITCH has 14 studios in 9 countries: Phoenix, Atlanta, Columbus, Seattle, Minneapolis, London, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait City, Moscow, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore and Beijing. An integrated offer of both 2D graphic and 3D environmental design enables us to create a seamless expression of the brand at all the different touch points. We do this for clients that include Dell, Target, Microsoft, Nokia, Procter & Gamble, UBS and Vodafone. FITCH is a member of the WPP Group of companies (NYSE).