CallisonRTKL’s Ho Cheuk Choi and Aarohi Pilankar Honored as ICSC CenterBuild’s Leaders Under 40

Announcement | November 21, 2019

DALLAS, TX—November 21, 2019—CallisonRTKL’s retail design experts Ho Cheuk Choi and Aarohi Pilankar will be honored as ICSC CenterBuild Leaders Under 40 on December 5, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The retail real estate design and construction profession has no lack of fresh talent. A new generation of leaders is taking the reins as the industry evolves with consumers’ ever-changing tastes. That has never been more evident than in ICSC’s CenterBuild Class of 2019 CenterBuild Leaders Under 40.

Ho Cheuk Choi, a senior associate Vice President in the CallisonRTKL New York office, manages relationships with clients and administers projects through all phases of design and construction. He reviews and issues proposals, developing project schedules and fee projections, liaising between clients and owner’s representation, contractors, consultants and our internal project team. Cheuk recognizes the importance of profitability and timeliness in achieving a successful project. He is a respected leader and is dedicated to mentoring his teams as they move forward on their respective career paths.

Aarohi Pilankar is an associate Vice President in the CallisonRTKL Dallas office with over 12 years of industry experience working on the planning, design and management of mixed-use projects and office buildings with the US, South America and Middle East. Aarohi is committed to delivering projects of the highest quality, by understanding client goals and expectations and leading a collaborative design team to deliver the results. She is constantly striving to bridge the gap between maintaining a high level of design and financial restrictions of a commercial project. Passionate about mentoring young professionals, Aarohi is active, in and outside the office as a respected leader/mentor.

The CenterBuild Leaders Under 40 alumni are a force of disruption in retail– widely recognized as a diverse, impactful and aggressive network of innovators. These leaders continue to transform our industry. Award winners ensure that ICSC and CenterBuild are vibrant and relevant. The award program is the marquee event for young leaders to be recognized and celebrated, and CRTKL is proud these members of their team are receiving recognition for their leadership in the industry.

About CallisonRTKL
CallisonRTKL is a global architecture, planning and design practice. Over the last 70 years, we have created some of the world’s most memorable and successful environments for developers, retailers, investors, institutions and public entities. Our work has set us apart as the number one retail design firm in the world and a top-five architecture practice across multiple disciplines and sectors. Under the Arcadis umbrella, we continue to expand our sphere of influence and the depth and breadth of our resources. Our team of nearly 1,500 professionals around the world is committed to advancing our clients’ businesses and enhancing quality of life. callisonrtkl.com

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