David Petherbridge, Managing Director, in conversation with Aidan Donnelly, Everyday Business Podcast, Davy
Managing Director David Petherbridge recently joined Aidan Donnelly on the Everyday Business Podcast to share his perspective on what sustained international growth demands of an architecture and design practice: sector specialisation, cross-border collaboration, and the talent and culture that underpin delivery at scale.
He reflects on how deep sector knowledge shapes the way we approach briefs, build teams, and expand into new markets across our seven countries and ten offices. He also discusses how design-led thinking creates lasting value for clients navigating increasingly complex briefs, and what it means to carry a practice of this scale and heritage forward in a rapidly evolving industry.
Reflecting on culture, David shares:
“The culture in RKD has evolved over the years, spanning multiple generations. Today, I believe our culture is defined by transparency, collaboration, and the development of our people. We want clients to think of us as trusted advisors — people who know how to solve complicated problems with you, as part of a team”
Listen to the full episode on Spotify or on Apple and Amazon Podcasts.