MANILA, Philippines - Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the world’s leading hospitality interior design firm, has promoted Norman Agleron of the Manila office to principal. In his new role, Agleron will continue to lead the Manila office and oversee all projects, further develop new business opportunities/client relationships, while contributing to HBA’s international goals from his home base of Southeast Asia.
Agleron’s promotion comes on the heels of the Manila office’s successful close to 2016 under his leadership and direction. HBA Manila is continually growing since opening in 2014, and has signed multiple projects ranging from luxury hospitality to restaurants and residential projects internationally and domestically as a result of Agleron’s design aptitude and business acumen as the previous director.
In 2017, HBA Manila will be designing several new hospitality projects, including the Quest Hotels in Tagaytay and Clark, and the Mercure Hotel in Manila. Additionally, the Manila office is involved in commercial projects such as the Power Plant Mall expansion in Rockwell Makati, and other highly-anticipated, world-class leisure projects in the country.