Stephan Jentsch is an accomplished architect with a strong academic foundation from RWTH Aachen and ETH Zürich and is a registered member of the German Chamber of Architects. He has gained extensive experience at renowned architecture firms in Germany and the Netherlands. In Shanghai, he established an office for the prominent architect Philip Johnson, and later, for the German firm Obermeyer, he led a restructuring, significantly expanding their presence in Asia with a focus on urban and infrastructure projects.

Currently, Stephan co-owns JKM, a project management company he founded with two partners. JKM advises clients on large-scale infrastructure projects in Germany, with a special emphasis on sustainable energy and transportation solutions.

At PLAZE Planners, Stephan serves as Managing Director, overseeing urban and architectural concepts, tourism planning, and international business development.