Jeff Risom

As a partner and CIO at Gehl, Jeff draws on over 20 years of experience from Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Gulf to develop innovative solutions for urban environments. With a multidisciplinary background in urban design, engineering, and social science, he champions a holistic approach to fostering urban health. Jeff combines design, strategy, and stakeholder engagement to create thriving ecosystems where all life can flourish. Committed to environments where kindness, social connection, and healthy living are interwoven, he is dedicated to designing places and policies that nurture both people and nature.