A History of Leadership

Chronological Order of Presidents


1st President

Thomas Vonier, FAIA, RIBA

Years of Service

AIA International,

  • 2012 - 2013: Founding President

AIA National

  • 2017: President

  • 2016: First Vice President

The International Union of Architects (UIA)

  • 2017 - 2021: President

AIA Continental Europe

  • 1994 - 1996: Founding President

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2nd President

Christine Bruckner, FAIA

Years of Service

AIA International

  • 2014 - 2015: President

  • 2012 - 2013: First Vice President

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3rd President

James Wright, FAIA

Years of Service

AIA International

  • 2016 - 2017: President

  • 2014 - 2015: First Vice President

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4th President

Thierry Paret, FAIA

Years of Service

AIA International

  • 2018 - 2019: President

  • 2016 - 2017: First Vice President

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5th President

Lester Korzilius, FAIA

Years of Service

AIA International

  • 2020 - 2021: President

  • 2018 - 2019: First Vice President

  • 2015 - 2017: Secretary

AIA UK

  • 2001 - 2003: President

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6th President

Scott Gold, AIA


Years of Service

AIA International

  • 2022 - 2023: President

  • 2020 - 2021: First Vice President

AIA Japan

  • 2017: President

  • 2016: First Vice President

  • 2015: Secretary

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7th President

Yew Kee Cheong, FAIA


Years of Service

AIA International

  • 2024 - 2025: President

  • 2023: First Vice President

  • 2021 - 2022: Treasurer

AIA South East Asia Section

  • 2024: Founding President

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8th President

Ar. Segene Park, AIA


Years of Service

AIA International

  • 2026 - 2027: President

  • 2025: First Vice President

  • 2023 - 2024: Secretary

AIA Japan

  • 2021: President

  • 2020: First Vice President

  • 2019: Secretary

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