Rohini Saksena is the Director of Design at Denver International Airport, the nation’s largest airport by land area and a global hub for travel and commerce. As the Airport’s Architect and a leader within DEN’s Planning and Design group, she guides a wide-ranging portfolio that elevates the airport’s functionality, sustainability, and visual identity across its expansive campus.
With more than 25 years of experience in architecture, design, and project management, Rohini is known for her ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and translate complex operational needs into clear, purposeful design solutions. Her work spans campus-wide space planning and allocation, FF&E strategy, test-fit and programming studies, wayfinding systems, and consultant-led design initiatives that shape the airport’s present and future experience.
Driven by a belief that well-designed environments should serve both people and place, Rohini brings a human-centered and forward-looking perspective to every project. She is dedicated to advancing DEN’s environmental and social goals while fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity, and excellence within her team.
Through her leadership, Rohini champions design as a strategic asset—crafting spaces that enrich the customer journey, support resilient and efficient operations, and reinforce Denver International Airport’s role as a world-class global gateway.










