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Abbott joins CannonDesign as business development leader and vice president

Suzanne Abbott

Boston, MA CannonDesign has hired Suzanne Abbott as both its business development leader and as a vice president. Abbott will work alongside the leadership team to drive new business strategy, establish and strengthen client relationships, as well as promote a business development culture in the Boston office and throughout the Northeast marketplace. She will be representing healthcare, higher education, commercial, sports, and science + technology markets. “I am excited to join CannonDesign and work with some of the best minds in strategy, design and implementation.” said Abbott. 

“This team cares deeply about delivering impact, results, and meaning for their clients. It’s exciting to be able to help them grow and deliver on that promise.” CannonDesign is recognized as one of the premier firms in Boston and globally. The firm consistently ranks on the Boston Business Journal's top design firms list and has also been celebrated as a World Changing Company by Fast Company.

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