Jonny Whitaker

Personal Bio

Jonny Whitaker is the Managing Director at CetraRuddy, a 130-person architecture and interiors firm in New York City. With more than 15 years of operational leadership experience, Jonny has a holistic view of how high-performing design organizations run. Prior to CetraRuddy, he spent eight years at Workstead, ultimately leading the Buildings & Interiors division, and held earlier roles in operations, project management, and design at Bright Architecture, and David Thompson Studio. Across each post, Whitaker has consistently aligned people, process, and strategy to deliver ambitious projects and resilient growth.

Company Bio

CetraRuddy is a design practice infused with a passion for design excellence and innovation. The firm envisions and creates design solutions at all scales and budgets rooted in a commitment to the integration of client mission and market demands.