Strength in design shows up in the details that clients feel long after installation. At CI Group, Gilbert Broco, president, built momentum by pairing disciplined execution with a forward lens so spaces work today and remain relevant tomorrow.
Broco describes a sustained upswing powered by clear choices. The company invested in advanced digital tools and integrated software that streamlined workflow, improved handoffs and created visibility from first conversation to final punch list. Capacity rose as processes tightened, which translated into healthier outcomes and higher client satisfaction. A strategic milestone followed in Central Florida where the Orlando team moved into a larger, better connected location to serve rising demand. That shift, combined with process upgrades, reinforced client-centered growth.
The design arena keeps shifting, so preparation must move in step. Broco engages strategic foresight to read signals, test scenarios and inform decisions before trends harden. Training through initiatives such as the Future Today Strategy Group and certified design futurist curriculum sharpened methods for scanning change across technology, demographics and sustainability. Those practices now help teams guide customers through uncertainty with practical plans that deliver durable outcomes.
Energy for the work is renewed by seeking challenge and staying close to community. Broco steps beyond daily operations to participate in professional forums, cross functional projects and thought leadership efforts that connect ideas with action. Inside the company he shares that spark through lunch and learns, mentoring and open recognition that turn enthusiasm into habit. The result is a culture where people feel supported, standards rise and pride travels from studio to site.
If instant mastery were possible, Broco would choose the art of building rapport with others. The ability to build connection across backgrounds, move beyond surface talk and find common ground in high stakes conversations would strengthen negotiation, strategic dialogue and listening. That capability would lift outcomes for clients, teammates and partners alike.
Since being named a Titan 100 Honoree, Broco accelerated leadership development and matured strategy while reinforcing a people-first ethic. The Orlando relocation positioned the firm for opportunity and digital upgrades made project delivery faster and more predictable. Public service grew too. He deepened work with the International Interior Design Association and the International Interior Design Foundation and assumed roles on the Leadership Tampa Bay executive board. He also served as panelist at Tampa Bay Hispanic business forums and judged programs that recognize rising professionals.
The vision ahead remains simple to state and demanding to practice. Broco aims to diversify offerings, refine advisory strength and keep clients at the center. He sums up his philosophy in one line that guides every choice: True leadership is measured by the growth of others. Take care of your people and they will take care of your business.