Jacob Lenard is Aman’s Director of Design + Technical Services, leading architecture and design in the Americas and Caribbean. Lenard’s career has primarily been focused on large hospitality and residential, multi-use projects across North America, South America, and Asia.

Since joining Aman, he has been a pivotal member in opening Aman New York, developing residential design guidelines, managing expansions of existing properties, as well as overseeing the design of numerous upcoming developments, such as Aman Miami Beach, Aman Beverly Hills, and Janu Turks & Caicos. He is passionate about crafting each resort’s unique guest experiences through designed touchpoints and varying scales, from masterplan to materiality. Lenard is based in Miami and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Communication Design from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Design in Designed Objects from the Art Institute of Chicago.