Mark Jussaume has been named CEO of the Boston-based design and planning firm TRO Jung|Brannen, succeeding Robert Hoye, who will remain with the company as principal.

Jussaume has been with TRO Jung|Brannen for more than 20 years, and has served as COO for eight years. In his new role, Jussaume will focus on guiding the firm into its second century of continuous operation, building upon the firm’s international reputation in healthcare, education, commercial, research and hospitality design, according to a statement. 

"I’m very excited to have the opportunity to assume the CEO role and build on our 100-year legacy as preeminent international design firm,”  said Jussaume. "Over my 20-year career with the firm, Bob Hoye and I have had the opportunity to work closely together to establish a firm built around a relentless commitment to core values and a shared ideology. I’m optimistic about our future and honored to have the opportunity to serve as the firm’s CEO."