Speakers

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Who's Speaking?

2025 our inaugural event featured over 60 speakers in over 18 hours of forward-thinking content, featuring some of the leading organisations at the forefront of their respective areas of expertise- demonstrating exceptional skill, knowledge, and influence.

In 2026 we will be adding an additional theatre and improving the acoustics at the event.

Andrew Hulbert

Andrew Hulbert is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, who founded and grew Pareto FM, one of the most successful UK Facilities

Andrew Targell

Andrew Targell is an expert on the tech that transforms FM.

Andy Chatt

Andy has worked closely with facilities managers for over 15 years, supporting a wide range of organisations, from FTSE 100s to

Andy Compton

Andy is the CEO and lead security consultant at Cortida, a leading cybersecurity company that works with private and public

Angus Brydon

“I live by a simple ethos: ‘always exceeding expectations’. As a trusted advisor, it’s my job to build strong

Anna Maclean

Anna Maclean, CEO & co-founder, SRE is the UK’s most experienced sustainability consultancy for the built environment,

Becky Turner

Becky Turner is a leading expert in inclusive workplace design, known for combining deep psychological insight with a practical,

Ben Ings

“As Chief Operating Officer at Invisible Systems, my focus is on building operating models that align product development,

Chris Clutterbuck

Chris Clutterbuck is an experienced Senior Solutions Architect at MRI Software, with over 15 years of experience in data

Chris Havers

Chris, Director of Net Zero Services at Acclaro, specialises in corporate reporting, GHG footprinting, and strategic foresight.

Chris Middleton

With 22 years’ frontline and leadership experience, Chris champions governance, DEI, and wellbeing, bringing expertise to

Coleen Cloherty

“As a Director at CPC Consulting with over 26 years of experience in the recruitment industry, I am a seasoned independent

Dan Andrews

Dan Andrews is Executive Director at CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), UK, responsible for leading a number of Business

Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson is the Service Director for UK and Ireland at Zip Water UK, the market leader in providing filtered boiling water

David Crew

David Crew is the Global Operations Director for Hogan Lovells with direct responsibility for the firm’s Corporate Real

David Emanuel

David has been involved in Facilities Management since the mid 1990’s, working with a number of leading FM suppliers

David Sharp

“After a short early career in legal and professional publishing, in 1995 I founded Workplace Law Group, a regulatory

David Stevens

David Stevens started his career as an apprentice electrician before becoming a design engineer and project manager. He has over

Debra Ward

“My career began in hospitality, most notably opening and running hotels and restaurants around the world. Years later, I

Dr Gavin Dunn

Gavin assumed the role of Chief Executive of the FPA in 2024, having previously been Chief Executive of the Chartered

Dr Lucy Hind

Dr Lucy Hind is Senior FM Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University where she shares her wide experience of IFM, Facilities, Energy

Dr Nigel Oseland

Dr Nigel Oseland is an environmental psychologist, workplace strategist, change manager, researcher, international speaker and

Emma Bellingham

Emma Bellingham is Head of Academy at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

Esther Coleman

Esther leads Product Management for Idox’s CAFM facilities management software and iFIT healthcare tracking solution. Esther

Geoff Halliday

Geoff Halliday started his career as an apprentice working for Square D (later part of Schneider Electric) before moving into

Greg Bramwell

Almost 20 years after joining BaxterStorey, Greg’s journey is still fuelled by his love for hospitality, with a firm belief that

Greg Davies

With over thirty years of experience in workplace health, safety and environmental compliance Greg is a regular industry

Hannah Locket

Hannah Locket is the Head of Nutrition at Elior UK. A Registered Dietitian with a strong background in clinical nutrition, she

Iain Lattimer

For over 20 years, Iain has worked exclusively with data-driven environments, from complex fraud detection analytics to

James Massey

Having previously been Chief Operating Officer of Castleton Technology and working in Property Technology for over 20 years,

Jason Baker

Jason possesses more than 13 years of experience in managing strategic partnerships and supporting sales organisations to drive

Jon Gibbons

Jon has spent over a decade with Glasdon, with an aim to help customers boost recycling rates and find the perfect solution for

Julian Fris

Julian Fris is Founder and Principal Consultant at Neller Davies, a specialist FM consultancy. With 20 years’ leadership

Julian Harrison

Providing reliable, dependable, and efficient project management services to ensure that FM providers and their clients can

Kam Singh

Kam is an MBA qualified energy and sustainability executive with more than 25 years’ industry experience. He is a chartered

Kate Gardner

Kate has enjoyed a 30-year career working in health and safety, with 15 years’ experience in training and advising on health and

Kate Williamson

Kate joined Jangro in 2023 as national accounts manager, bringing over 20 years of experience in the sales sector. She works

Laura Toumazi

Laura Toumazi is Vice President at CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), UK, where she leads solutions and strategic growth

Lauren Stirling

Lauren Stirling is Head of HR & People Development at Elior UK, one of the UK’s largest foodservice operators. Lauren was

Lucy Hayes

Lucy leads Q3 Services’ people strategy with a focus on compliance and employee engagement. Holding CIPD Level 5 in People

Mark Griffiths

Mark is the founder of WMA Consultancy Services. Mark believe that FM & Workplace management can deliver added strategic

Mark Hazelwood

Mark brings over 25 years of facilities management experience, with a distinctive career that combines operational excellence

Mark Stanborough

As Business Development Manager at Sony Professional, Mark Stanborough leads strategy and partnerships to expand the reach of

Mark Whittaker

Mark Whittaker, General Manager, Thomson FM Limited, Past Chair of the Institute of Workplace & Facilities Management (IWFM)

Matt Bailey

With a passion for harnessing the power of data to transform traditional office spaces into dynamic, adaptive environments, Matt

Mike Witchell

Mike Witchell is the Managing Director of AIS BMS, bringing over 32 years of expertise in the HVAC and controls industry. A BEng

Oliver Hall

Oliver is the BCO NextGen National Chair and Partner at Make Architects with specialisms in sustainability and innovation. Since

Paul Bagust

Paul Bagust is Principal Head of Practice at RICS responsible for creating new standards, best practice and thought leadership

Paul Benson

Paul is a commercial specialist and sales executive at Jangro, where he focuses on driving growth and supporting customer

Paul Bullard

Paul is a Facilities Management expert with 25 years in the CAFM industry, leading major global software implementations. For

Phil Davitt

Phil Davitt is Senior Vice President of Global Professional Services at Eptura, where he oversees the delivery of high-impact

Piers Zangana

With more than 20 years of experience in journalism, PR, communications and marketing, Susa Comms supports clients in sectors

Richard Carr

Richard is the founder and Managing Director of Volta Compliance, a specialist electrical contractor supporting facilities and

Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson is a Technical Manager in the Innovation & Technical Services division of the Chartered Institution of Wastes

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson MA (Oxon), CEng, MIMechE, FIWFM FM Consultant and former Head of Estate management at Wimbledon. He has a broad

Sabrina Stubbs

Sabrina builds strong client relationships and delivers creative communications strategies. With over 15 years of B2B, B2C and

Sam Downie

“As an experienced leader and strategist, I am committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, developing partnerships,

Simi Gandhi-Whitaker

Simi Gandhi-Whitaker is the Managing Director of Mitie’s Smart Workplaces business. She leads the development of new-to-market

Siobhan Jared

Siobhan Jared is senior customer experience leader, with a background in people-focused roles in the hospitality industry and

Steve Saville

“I have been working in the electrical industry for 35 years, and have over 23 years’ experience in the lighting industry,

Steven O’Leary

With 20 years of industry experience, he is a seasoned leader passionate about shaping the future of work. Throughout his

Stuart Bellew

Stuart brings over 20 years of senior-level experience in facilities management, with particular expertise as a pioneer in lean

Tom Ford

Tom Ford is the Honeywell National Business Development Manager For Connected Life Safety Services in the UK & Ireland. For

Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller is Chief Customer Officer for DMA Group. Passionate about facilities management – a sector she has worked in for

Wayne Young

Wayne is the Head of Facilities Management at DB Cargo, where he leads strategic delivery across a complex operational