Leadership
Our experienced and creative leadership team is the backbone of our strong reputation. Elliot & James are directly involved with the development and output of each interior design studio and are actively involved in every stage of each project.
Co-Founder
Elliot March
As an architect, Elliot channels his experience into creating unexpected approaches to design, based on a holistic understanding of global demographics and consumer trends. Elliot’s wide-ranging interests – from photography to surfing, yoga and climbing – inspire continual aesthetic reinvention. Elliot is passionate about the environment and its protection.
Elliot has pioneered MAWD’s Experience-Centric Design process (EXCD), an approach that places the end-users needs at the heart of the design, resulting in spaces that are relevant and authentic, with increased interest and appeal. Elliot has emerged as a leader in the industry, executing projects around the world.
He is personally involved throughout all projects, leading concepts and client relationships and overseeing execution. Elliot’s passion for the environment has informed MAWD’s premise of “Design for the Greater Good,” and he enjoys researching and finding new, sustainable solutions to meet the design challenges that face the built environment. Based in Los Angeles, Elliot enjoys activities include cycling, surfing, yoga and meditation. BA (Hons) Architecture MArch / ARB
Co-Founder
James White
James believes in creating exceptional spaces, using architectural principals, that inspire an emotional connection. James is intrigued by the speed of change within luxury and believes we must embrace design for the greater good. BA (Hons) Architecture Dip Arch / ARB
Group Finance Director
Mauro Garbini
With over twenty years’ experience, Mauro ensures the business side of MAWD runs seamlessly and has day-to-day responsibility for all commercial and financial aspects of the group.
Outside of work, Mauro enjoys the outdoors especially mountain biking and hiking in the Alps with his wife and their two children.
Studio Lead, New York
Shelley Baxter
A highly creative interior designer who has been part of the MAWD team for over a decade, her role includes overseeing the concept and detail design development, along with FF&E selection and specifications.
Design Director, Los Angeles
Liz Gallagher
Liz has had the privilege of working with prestigious brands like St Regis, Shangri-La, Westin, Wynn, Hilton, and IHG, as well as a number of large-scale residential developments in the US and Asia whilst at HBA. As MAWD's Studio Director, she takes a hands-on approach, working directly with manufacturers, owners and purchasing agents to ensure each project exceeds expectations.
Head of Business Development & Marketing
Giulia Laugero
Giulia previously led the Marketing and Business Development program at Molteni&C USA, where she focused on reinforcing brand awareness in the American market and generating high value leads across hospitality, residential and mixed-use projects.
Design Director, London
Jane Maciver
With a holistic and hospitality led approach, Jane creates meaningful design that responds to a site and brief and providing authentic and unique experiences, not adhering to a studio style or trend. Jane’s approach to projects is based upon a holistic and hospitality led approach each project has depth, character and is reacting to its setting.