Architect to Country Director: How Architectural Thinking Drives Business Transformation

From architect to Country Director, Joel Golimlim shares how his foundation in design helped him navigate the evolving role of leadership—mentoring a growing team, sustaining company culture, and moments of uncertainty. It’s a story about leading with clarity, grit, and a strong sense of purpose. At Paperspace Asia, we are award-winning strategists who design offices into thriving workplaces, driven by data-backed employee insights.We are located in Singapore, Bangkok, and Manila. Book a meeting with us: https://paperspace.asia/book-a-meeting/Follow us on social media:LinkedIn: / paperspaceasia Instagram: / paperspaceasia TikTok: / paperspaceasia Visit our website: https://www.paperspace.asia/ About the Podcast:'Where Strategy Meets Design' is a leadership podcast that explores how workplace design drives business success across Southeast Asia. In each episode, industry leaders and workplace experts from Paperspace Asia discuss pressing business challenges faced by different sectors. Through real case studies and expert insights, we reveal how strategic workplace design can transform organisational pain points into opportunities for innovation, talent retention, and competitive advantage.