Mike Sewell Selected as Chief Digital Transformation Officer; Kelly Knight Hodges Selected as Chief Growth and Client Experience Officer
Gresham Smith, a premier architecture, engineering and consultancy services firm, is pleased to announce that Mike Sewell has been selected for the firm’s newly created position of Chief Digital Transformation Officer. Kelly Knight Hodges has transitioned into the newly created role of Chief Growth and Client Experience Officer. Both were effective on January 1, 2026.
“As our clients and communities navigate rapid change, digital innovation and an exceptional client experience are more important than ever to our long-term success,” said Rodney Chester, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair. “Mike and Kelly are proven leaders who deeply understand our markets, our clients and our culture. Their new roles will enable us to deliver on several priorities outlined in our Strategic Direction and further our Core Purpose: to plan, design and consult to create healthy and thriving communities.”
As Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Sewell will help guide technological evolution at Gresham Smith by defining and leading firm-wide digital strategies that integrate cutting-edge technologies, innovation, data analytics and new methodologies. In his previous role as Director of Innovation, Sewell established himself as a nationally recognized thought leader who frequently speaks about the impact of new technology and AI on the industry.
As Chief Growth and Client Experience Officer, Hodges responsibilities include firmwide growth initiatives and guiding the firm’s market leaders in data-informed growth strategies that align client relationships, market expansions and business development with the firm’s long term strategic goals. Hodges previously served on the management team as the firm’s Chief Development and Engagement Officer.
Members of Gresham Smith’s management team also include CEO and Board Chair Rodney Chester, Chief Operating Officer Peter Oram, and Chief Financial and Risk Officer Dwayne West.
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