Overview
This is a hybrid event where there is an option to attend either in person or online. This event listing is for those that want to join in person in London. If you would like to attend online, please click here to book.
Evoke the spirit of World FM Day 2024 by joining IWFM’s International SIG (ISIG) for our hybrid event as we Inspire, Integrate and Innovate and help to Ignite careers in FM! Celebrating this year’s theme, Chair Steve Gladwin FIWFM will host our interactive panel discussion based on our incredible profession's inspiration, integration and innovation and career ignition!
Our expert panel, representing both client-side and service provider organisations, a leading university offering degree level FM learning will tackle questions on career pathways and professional development in workplace and facilities management and explore the significance of the IWFM Professional Standards. They'll also take audience questions on any aspect of this year's WFMD theme, so get ready to grill them on the issues you care about.
Thank you to our host Colliers for providing the venue and refreshments.
Agenda
5.30pm - Arrival, networking with refreshments
6pm
- Introduction - Steve Gladwin – IWFM ISIG Chair
- Welcome, safety and security briefing – Colliers
- Panel discussion with Q&A
7.30pm - Networking, refreshments and nibbles
8.30pm - Event close
To accommodate for demand, IWFM are running two events in London to celebrate World FM Day, offering you the chance to be part of the action. Book now to avoid disappointment as places are limited. View our other event here.
Speakers
Antony Collett
Antony is a strategic director with a broad background in the facilities services sector, amounting to over 20 years of experience. Prior to joining Wates Group in January 2023, Antony undertook senior roles at firms such as Mitie, Integral UK LTD, Verisae and Orange. At Wates Group, Antony plays a key role in the firm which delivers planned and responsive maintenance to more than 350 properties. Antony holds a qualification from the LBS.
Sean Gibbons MSc FIWFM FCMI CQP MCQI
Sean leads a centre for best practice and guidance to support the provision of inspiring workplaces that are cost efficient, space efficient, sustainable and reflect the needs of users. Responsibility extends to FM and corporate real estate management strategies, processes, governance, hybrid working concepts, and facilities benchmarking across a global portfolio with a presence in more than 100 countries.
Sean holds an MSc in FM and, prior to joining Roche, worked in leadership positions in the Middle East and Europe for WS Atkins, Faithful+Gould and Zurich Financial Services.
Steve Gladwin
Steve Gladwin is a Director of Nodus Solutions Limited a privately-owned Facility Management company based in the UK providing FM and Consultancy advice to a broad range of clients ranging from large multi-national listed entities to public sector bodies.
He is also Course Trainer for the IWFM Academy and has developed and delivered training for the Institute (IWFM and previously BIFM Training) for over 15 years in:
- Building Services
- Asset and Maintenance Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- FM Strategy
- FM Data, Performance Management and Lean Processes
He has lectured at Liverpool John Moore’s University, Sheffield Hallam University, Sydney University, Hong Kong Polytechnic and most recently Bolton University.
Actively involved in promoting and developing the FM and Building Maintenance sector, Steve is a regular guest speaker at conferences and has spoken at Property, Facilities and Building Maintenance conferences around the world.
In an Asset and Maintenance Management advisory capacity, Steve has worked with Government departments in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and UK as well as large multi-national companies such Jaguar Land Rover, Shell Oil Company, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Johnson & Johnson as well as a broad range of Universities and campus style environments.
In 2013, following 4 years as Lead Judge, Steve was appointed Chair of the IWFM Industry Excellence Awards. He is also the Chair of the IWFM International Special Interest Group.
In 2017, Steve was made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute. In 2020 was recognized in the IWFM Excellence Awards as for his contribution to the Industry and profession and the following was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award in the PFM Awards.
Steve is a Building Services Engineer by background and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New South Wales (Australian Graduate School of Management).
He is a past Chairman of the Facilities Management Association, Australia and Global FM, a worldwide federation of national and international FM associations.
Jonathan Nobbs
Jonathan is Director of Membership and Partnership at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). He is accountable for membership standards, member value, corporate partnerships, the IWFM Training Academy and ensuring IWFM’s fantastic network of volunteers are supported to harness their passion for the Workplace and Facilities Management profession.
Jonathan is driven by the power of professions and the contribution they make to the world we share. He has led several transformation programmes across global professions (including health, safety and sustainability) enabling their contribution to GDP to be understood, valued and underpinned by cutting edge programmes of upskilling. Latterly, working with some of the largest brands in the world to improve skills and governance across global supply chains.
Jonathan has also held senior positions across the public and private sectors, including the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (as was).
Tim Stanbridge BSc CIWFM NEBOSH
