Maida Hot is Managing Director of Gia Equation having assumed the role in August 2011.

GIA Equation is a new international lighting design practice established by the merger of Equation Lighting Design Ltd and GIA Lighting, combining the strengths and flair of both companies and making the consultancy one of the largest in the UK. The team works across a broad range of sectors with high profile clients that include KPF, Foster + Partners, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, Zaha Hadid, Hamiltons, Land Securities, Derwent London and Chelsfield. Equation is a new international lighting design practice established by the merger of Equation Lighting Design Ltd and GIA Lighting. practice established by the merger of Equation Lighting Design Ltd and GIA Lighting. GIA Equation is a new international lighting design practice Maida previously worked at NDYLIGHT where she was responsible for the design direction, management and business development for the company’s London office.