Agatha Kessler

Agatha Kessler is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in architecture, commerce, and academia. Currently serving as Chairperson and Chairman at Fentress Architects since 2007 and Aerial Futures since 2016, Kessler has been instrumental in promoting sustainable architecture and innovative design. Previous roles include General Manager of the E-Commerce Software Unit at Hewlett Packard, where Kessler led the development of one of the world's first electronic commerce solutions, and Director of Emerging Products at VISA International, where Kessler launched Visa TravelMoney, the first international pre-paid card. Kessler's academic career includes positions as Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University and the University of the West Indies, where foundational marketing concepts were taught. Kessler holds a Ph.D. in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and various degrees from prestigious institutions including the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and Harvard University Graduate School of Design.