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Pat O'Keefe Named Hanbury COO

Pat O'Keefe has been named Hanbury’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). His leadership will be pivotal in driving operational efficiency and spearheading strategic initiatives to support the firm's continued growth, organizational development and enhancement of client collaborations.

O’Keefe is a proven leader in optimizing and scaling both market sector and office operations and is well-prepared to elevate the firm’s efforts further. During his tenure, he has helped expand Hanbury’s Raleigh office while supporting year-over-year firmwide growth across all locations. A leader in science facility design, O’Keefe has helped grow the market to roughly half the firm’s annual revenue. These contributions have led to Hanbury’s inclusion in the Zweig Group’s top 20 of the 100 fastest-growing North American AEC firms and #18 ranking on Building Design+Construction's 2023 Top 100 Science + Technology Facility Architecture Firms.

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