Neesha Gopal joined Foster + Partners in London, UK as Associate Partner, Façade Specialist in July 2023 and became Partner in May 2024. Neesha chartered as an Architect in 1995 and following several years as a Project and Site based Architect, she specialised in Façade Engineering joining whitbybird in 2003. During her 10 years she became the Façade Team Director of then Ramboll in 2012 before leaving to join Meinhardt in 2013 as Façade Director for Meinhardt Façade Technology, UK and Europe. In January 2020 Neesha joined Lendlease and became Head of Façades for Europe in 2021. Neesha also chartered as a Project Manager in 2003 and to gain a greater understanding of façade engineering, Neesha undertook the MSc in Façade Engineering at Bath University and passed with distinction in 2015. Neesha is active within the industry, as a member of the Technical Committee for CWCT and Society of Façade Engineering committee member for Events. Neesha support initiatives to expand diversity in construction which has included taking part as an Ambassador for Women in Construction and as a judge for the Women in Construction and Engineering Awards.