Sasaki, an international planning and design firm announced the hiring of Robert L. Culver as a managing director.
Culver is the former president and CEO of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency. In this new role, Culver will work closely with Sasaki firm leaders on issues of strategy, marketing, and business development. His efforts will further advance the firm’s ability to serve academic, urban, and commercial clients. Additionally, Culver’s position will allow him to work directly with Sasaki’s clients on issues of overall strategy, project management, and project financing. BD+C
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