Peter Duncan's greatest achievement has not been leading the international design firm, Hassell, through exponential growth in China, or the design and delivery of high-profile projects. It has been the construction of a healthy life and leading the way for others.
Duncan, who heads Hassell's China practice and is chairman of the international organisation, has extended his personal ethos to the rest of the company. When redesigning the company's Shanghai office, Duncan included a dedicated spin cycle studio and offers free instructor-led classes for employees.
'At seven o'clock every night the music goes on and everyone goes for a spin,' says Duncan. 'It's a way to get people more enthused and has a great impact on the workplace.'
The company has also sponsored employees in Hong Kong and the mainland to participate in the Great Wall Marathon since 2008, which is taken up by about a fifth of its employees.
'Our employees love to exercise and train together,' says Duncan. 'It's a great way to connect people.'
The 51-year-old father of two finds time in his busy schedule to train at least 10 times a week: running, cycling, swimming and weight training.