Thomas Vonier

Thomas is an architect experienced in more than 80 countries worldwide, working on a wide range of industrial, hospitality, education, and institutional projects. He is an authority on issues in urban design and architecture, and makes regular television and radio appearances. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, he is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, an Honorary Member of the Japanese Institute of Architects, and of many other national professional bodies. He is a board-certified protection professional with extensive background in security measures for public and private facilities. Tom was elected president from 2017-2021 of the International Union of Architects (UIA), the global organization based in Paris representing the world's architects, some 3.2 million in all. The 95,000-member American Institute of Architects elected Tom to serve as its president in 2017. He was also the senior regional vice president in Europe for ASIS International, the global security organization.