Woods Bagot appointed new workplace interiors leader for the Asia region: Elena Ma has been promoted to Regional Workplace Interiors Sector Leader, while Issac Chow has been elevated to be Regional Workplace Interiors Design Leader. These strategic appointments mark another milestone in the firm’s Asia growth strategy.
With proven expertise in workplace strategy and design, both leaders will advance innovative workspace solutions together with Kirsti Simpson, Global Workplace Interiors Sector Leader, and Hayden Crawford, Sydney Workplace Interiors Sector Leader. Their deep expertise and cross-market experience will further strengthen Woods Bagot’s position as a thought leader in shaping the future of workspaces across the region.
Elena Ma
Regional Workplace Interiors Sector Leader
Elena is a California registered architect, a LEED AP, with abundant experience curating human-centered experiences for innovative workplace across global markets. With Canadian roots and education, professional foundations in San Francisco, and extensive work throughout APAC (Hong Kong, Singapore, Mainland of China, and Southeast Asia).
Elena specializes in delivering world-class, award-winning experiential workplaces working with clients such as Standard Chartered, Macquarie Group and HSBC. She possesses a refined curatorial eye for premium, sophisticated interior design, consistently creating spaces and experiences that authentically reflect her clients’ visions, goals and unique identities. Her exceptional trend-spotting abilities have enabled her to identify opportunities and develop distinctive solutions tailored to each market.
“We strive to design workplaces that feel authentic, where culture, energy, creativity, innovation and purpose come together to drive exceptional performance and experiences for people.” Shared Elena Ma.
Issac Chow
Regional Workplace Interiors Design Leader
Issac Chow is an accomplished interior designer specializing in innovative workplace solutions across Hong Kong, Asia, Southeast Asia and North America. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he has cultivated a distinctive design approach that harmonizes cutting-edge aesthetics with operational functionality, creating sustainable workspaces that elevate both collaboration and corporate identity.
His expertise is demonstrated through high-profile projects for international clients including Hang Seng Bank, Tencent, Kerry Group, and Google, where he has consistently translated complex requirements into intelligent spatial solutions. Recognized for his client-centric philosophy, Issac delivers environments that artfully balance visionary design with tangible business outcomes. “True innovation in workplace design isn’t about chasing trends – it’s about creating timeless spatial ecosystems that anticipate how organizations will evolve.” Shared Issac Chow.
“True innovation in workplace design isn’t about chasing trends – it’s about creating timeless spatial ecosystems that anticipate how organizations will evolve.” Shared Issac Chow
“What makes Woods Bagot special is how we connect global intelligence with local know-how. Elena and Issac exemplify this – they’ll be tapping into our worldwide workplace expertise while keeping solutions grounded in what actually works for our regional markets,” Christopher Lye, Principal, Hub Executive Chair – Hong Kong & Shenzhen & Singapore noted.
“Elena and Issac don’t just design workplaces, they will craft environments where businesses and people thrive.” Pearl Huang, Director, Hub Executive Chair – Shanghai & Beijing added. “By bridging our architectural and interiors expertise, they’ll deliver spaces where strategy meets human experience at every turn.”
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