As SDK continues to be a leader in residential design in 2024, a new leadership management will guide the firm
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SDK announces changes in leadership, Kevin M. Karami will transition from his role as President & CEO to become the firm’s Creative Director. As part of a planned succession strategy, Mr. Karami welcomes a new generation of leadership, naming Dustin Karami as President & CEO of SDK to lead the firm’s studios and continued growth strategy, Saul Soto as Principal managing the firm’s growing presence in the east coast and Sam Payandeh as Studio Director managing our headquarters on the west coast, effective January 1, 2024.
“I am proud to continue the firm’s tradition of youthful leadership that has been the forefront of the firm’s success. This transition as I move into my new role as Creative Director will continue the design vision that we have implemented that has led SDK to win numerous awards and accolades. Our leadership model has been pivotal in the success and organic growth of our firm. I welcome Dustin, Saul and Sam into their new positions with full confidence that this next chapter will be the greatest yet,” said Karami. “Together, they will further SDK Design Groups legacy as a self-governing and self-sustaining firm using design to solve the complex challenges our clients face in an ever-changing market.”
“Kevin’s leadership has ensured SDK’s position as a design industry leader,” said Dustin. “Most recently being named Builder & Developer Magazine’s 2023 architect of the year I’m honored to continue our firm’s strategic vision, broaden our design impact, and lead our diverse culture into the next decade alongside our team. As SDK ushers in a new era of leadership, the firm remains dedicated to our clients’ needs and to solve critical design challenges as we “Design Tomorrow’s Communities.”
About SDK Design Group
SDK Design Group is a national multi-disciplinary practice that includes the design studios SDK Atelier and Haus of Design which offers architecture, planning, interiors, and branding services driven by determined optimism and youthful demeanor. Our firm was founded on the confidence that design has the capacity to help shape one’s life and the choice for the direction has always been one that speaks to the craft and alliance between both design and the community. SDK’s architects, designers, and creative thinkers rely on working closely with clients and collaborators as we recognize mutual goals, building lasting relationships and valuing voices. With offices in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Scottsdale, and D.C. Metro; our studios remain collaborating as a single entity and have been designed to allow our creative collective to inspire one another – we are designers guided by the belief that we are stronger as a team than as individuals.
Contacts
Dustin Karami – President
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949.585.9167
