LOS ANGELES, CA — HOK announces the appointment of Amine Khemakhem as a Principal and firmwide Director of its global Healthcare practice. Khemakhem is based in Los Angeles. He brings over 20 years of professional experience in leading large-scale health care projects in the United States and abroad.

Khemakhem joins Paul Strohm, Scott Rawlings, and Thomas Quigley as Directors of HOK’s Healthcare group.

Throughout his career, Khemakhem has held numerous leadership positions. He has consistently developed and mentored talent, particularly in health care design. He has extensive experience spanning projects of varying scales across the medical, clinical, and research sectors.

In his new role, Khemakhem leads strategic initiatives for the Healthcare group, promotes innovative design solutions, and assembles and manages project teams tailored to client needs. His ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams ensures that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

“Amine embodies our Healthcare group’s commitment to creating dignified care environments for all,” said Eli Hoisington, AIA, LEED AP, HOK’s Co-CEO. “His unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and deep understanding of the health care sector is invaluable. He balances the needs of patients, families, and staff in every project.”

“What motivates me every day is the opportunity to help the expertise of our teams shine in our work, enhancing the clinic experience for patients and staff and creating a more sustainable future for health care," Khemakhem said. "I look forward to contributing to our Healthcare practice’s growth and success, especially on the West Coast. We’re not just creating buildings. We’re improving health care experiences and outcomes while contributing to the well-being of communities worldwide.”

An alumnus of the University of Minnesota, Khemakhem holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in architecture with a design minor. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.