About this Event
The Westfield Mall was was a staple of downtown for decades. But Covid brought a reckoning to our City. What does it take for cities to create the conditions for long-term vitality? How can public-private conditions support a resilient next chapter for San Francisco?
Let's find out together with Ned Segal, the City's Chief of Housing & Economic Development, and Lisa Huang, the Senior Design Director at the global architecture, design, and planning firm Gensler.
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Ned Segal is a dedicated and passionate San Franciscan, having grown up, raised a family, and worked in the City for most of his life. Prior to his role as San Francisco’s Chief of Housing and Economic Development, Ned served as Twitter's Chief Financial Officer, leading the company's finance functions along with Corporate Development and Partnerships, including Global Content Partnerships, Developer Platform Commercial and Business Development. Previously he served as Senior Vice President of Finance for Intuit, where he led finance for the Small Business Group that delivered QuickBooks, Payments, and Payroll to millions of small businesses and self employed customers. In this role, Ned was responsible for the division's financial and strategic planning. Before joining Intuit, Ned served as Chief Financial Officer of then-public RPX Corp, the leader in patent risk management solutions to technology companies around the world.
Ned began his career at Goldman Sachs, most recently as a Managing Director and Head of Global Software Investment Banking. In this capacity, he advised technology companies from around the world on mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and other equity and debt financings, and led Goldman Sachs investments in multiple technology companies. Ned's career highlight may still be his tenure as a hot dog vendor at Candlestick Park from 1988-1992.
His professional board service includes terms on the Boards of RingCentral, BostonGene, and BeyondMeat.
Ned earned a BS from Georgetown University in Spanish. He is an active volunteer in the non-profit sector, having served as a Board Member of Tipping Point Community, where he led the Development Committee responsible for teaming with Tipping Point’s leadership to raise nearly $50M to fight poverty in the Bay Area every year. He is a previous Trustee of Lick-Wilmerding High School and Town School for Boys, where he co-led the search that brought the first woman leader of an independent boys’ school to Town in 2017. He also was a founding board member of the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation, where Ned worked with other civic leaders to help save a number of single-standing theaters, including the Vogue, the Presidio, and the Marina theaters.
Ned and his wife live in their hometown of San Francisco with their three children, where he loves walking the neighborhoods, watching kids' sports, eating at San Francisco’s many amazing restaurants, and attending Giants, Niners, and Warriors games.
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Lisa Huang is a registered architect with a proven track record of award-winning design and innovative teaching. With over 15 years of experience, including 9 years at the esteemed Office dA, Lisa has honed her skills in leading complex projects and fostering a collaborative design culture. As former Assistant Professor at the University of Florida School of Architecture, Lisa is passionate about inspiring the next generation of architects. Her dedication to education has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the 2016 ACSA New Faculty Teaching Award and the 2015 NCARB Award for Innovation in Integrating Education and Practice. Lisa holds a Master of Architecture from Harvard GSD and a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida. Her academic background, coupled with her extensive professional experience, positions her as a leading figure in the field of architecture.
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 56 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Every day we impact millions of people’s lives with the spaces we create, which is why people are at the center of everything we do. Designing for the human experience is what allows us to tackle the toughest challenges facing cities and shape a more resilient and inclusive future for everyone.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Manny's, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 5.15 to USD 30.90
