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I am a store design and project delivery leader with 20+ years of international experience across Europe, the UK, the US, and Asia, delivering complex retail and commercial environments. I have a strong background in international retail rollouts, construction coordination, and project budget control, translating global brand concepts into locally executed solutions.
I combine creative design leadership with rigorous project execution, working closely with brand, real estate, finance, and operations stakeholders. Recently I established Hennen Studio as an independent consultant, building on extensive experience leading multi-market retail programs.
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Language
French
Fluent
English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Founder – Independent Interior Architecture Consultancy at Mackenzie Wheeler Architects
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Led design development and site coordination for hospitality, education, and food & beverage projects. Delivered client presentations, concept design, and technical detailing. Worked closely with contractors and consultants during construction phases. Selected highlights include Harrods Book Café concept, The Grove Pub (Young's) refurbishment, Bute House School, Hillington Libraries, and other end-to-end projects. Acted as primary client advisor, managing scope definitions, project budgets, consultants, and contractor teams; coordinated multi-disciplinary teams; delivered end-to-end packages for large-scale retail and corporate workplace projects. Nationwide bank Threadneedle Street concept involved design and implementation of a new corporate workplace concept, working closely with clients, partners, and delivery teams.
Senior Interior Designer (Freelance) at Hennens Studio, Liège
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Independent interior design and project management consultancy delivering end-to-end interior architecture; concept design through construction documentation; supported cost planning and contractor coordination; primary client liaison; led multiple international retail and hospitality projects.
Senior Interior Designer (Freelance) at ISG London
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Led design development and site coordination for hospitality, education, and food & beverage projects. Delivered client presentations, concept design, and technical detailing. Worked closely with contractors and consultants during construction phases.
Senior Interior Designer (Freelance) at Hennens Studio, Liège
January 1, 2024 - PresentContinued leadership of interior design projects; end-to-end design, planning, site execution, and client liaison; delivering a significant portion of global store development across markets; coordinating with external architects, contractors, and authorities across multiple markets.
Senior Design Manager, Interior Architecture & Environments at Hennens Studio
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Senior Interior Designer (Freelance) at Hennens Studio (Liège)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Led design development and site coordination for hospitality, education, and food & beverage projects. Delivered client presentations, concept design, and technical detailing. Worked closely with contractors and consultants during construction phases. Highlights included Harrods Books Café, The Grove Pub, Bute House School, and Hillingdon Libraries refurbishments.
Founder – Independent Interior Architecture Consultancy at Mackenzie Wheeler Architects
January 1, 2024 - PresentFounded and led an independent interior architecture consultancy overseeing design, planning, and site execution. Acted as primary client advisor, managed scope, budgets, consultants, and contractors. Led end-to-end projects from feasibility and concept design through construction and handover. Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams and supervised contractor performance on site. Notable project: Nationwide bank – Threadneedle Street – design and implementation of a new corporate workspace concept.
Founder at HENNEN STUDIO
January 1, 2024 - PresentEnd-to-end project management: brief, budgets, coordination of consultants and contractors, from feasibility to handover. Design direction across all phases, leading multidisciplinary site teams. Balancing creative vision with commercial, technical, and Belgian regulatory requirements.
Senior Interior Designer (Freelance) at ISG
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Delivered complete interior architecture packages for large-scale retail and workplace fit-out projects within a major construction and fit-out contractor. Design coordination, technical documentation, and construction phase support on complex commercial schemes. Cost planning support, contractor coordination, and client liaison throughout delivery. Key project: Nationwide Bank — Threadneedle Street: design and delivery of a new corporate headquarters concept.
Senior Interior Designer at Mackenzie Wheeler Architects
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Led design and site coordination on hospitality, education, and food & beverage projects for a specialist interior architecture practice. Full design packages, technical detailing, client presentations, and construction oversight across multiple simultaneous projects. References: Harrods Book Café, The Grove Pub (Young's), Bute House School, Hillingdon Libraries (17 sites).
Store Design Manager at Agent Provocateur
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017Led international store development — flagships, department store concessions, and shop-in-shops — across the brand's global estate. Designed and delivered approximately 60% of the global store estate (UK, Europe, US, Asia, LATAM), from feasibility to opening. Coordinated all stakeholders (architects, contractors, landlords, authorities) and maintained rigorous budget oversight. Key locations: Harrods, Selfridges, Galeries Lafayette, Palacio de Hierro (Mexico), Hong Kong, Madison Avenue (New York).
Interior Architect & Project Manager at MRA Architects
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Interior architecture and project management for luxury retail projects.
Workplace Designer at HOG Furnishing
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Workplace design projects and related interior architecture tasks.
Architect at Landmark Architecture
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Architectural design and project delivery across various commissions.
Education
Master's Degree in Architecture at University of Liège, Belgium
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Architecture Studies – Exchange Program at University of Valencia, Spain
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Bachelor's Degree in Architecture at University of Liège, Belgium
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Master's Degree in Architecture (Specialisation: Micro Architecture, Interior Design) at University of Liège
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Degree in Interior Architecture at University of Valencia
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Bachelor's Degree in Architecture at University of Liège
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003MSc Architecture (Specialisation: Micro-architecture (Interior Design)) at University of Architecture, Liège
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Erasmus at University of Architecture, Valencia, Spain
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004BSc Architecture at University of Architecture, Liège
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Qualifications
Master's Degree in Architecture
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Architecture Studies – Exchange Program
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Industry Experience
Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Government
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