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Following the successful launch last year of the IWFM Veterans in FM Network in the North, this event moves the conversation forward. The focus is on demonstrating how the FM industry is creating meaningful opportunities for the Armed Forces community through collaboration between employers, suppliers, charities and professional bodies. The event will showcase practical support available to veterans, highlight successful partnerships, launch new scholarship opportunities and raise funds for Rock2Recovery. The evening will also strengthen relationships across the FM community through networking and supplier engagement. What to expect (agenda subject to confirmation)The evening is expected to include:
Ticket information
Your ticket includes a welcome drink and canapés on arrival, and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. |
Speakers
Louisa Clarke FCMI MIWFM EMCC
Louisa Clarke's career is anything but conventional. After a decade serving in the Royal Air Force, she transitioned into Facilities Management, progressing to Managing Director of a prominent FM provider, where she was responsible for growing a portfolio from £1m to £100m before becoming an entrepreneur.
A professional coach, multi-award-winning leader and co-founder of The Human-Centric Workplace, Louisa is also the co-author of The Human-Centric Leader. She specialises in supporting leaders and organisations to align people and performance, so both can thrive, not compete.
Louisa is Chair of the IWFM Veterans in FM Network.
Michelle Connolly
Michelle Connolly is Co-Founder and Director of 300 North - FM, Property & Infrastructure recruitment specialists. Her journey into the sector began in 2015, following a successful 15-year career in providing software solutions for the insurance and financial services markets. Drawing on the experience of working with other market leading businesses & inspirational leaders drove her desire to build an experience-focused, customer-centric business with a strong inclusive culture and highly cohesive team.
Michelle is passionate about collaborating with industry peers and connecting people to develop high performing teams, successful careers & forge long lasting relationships. As a recruitment business owner in workplace and facilities management, her aim is to attract talent from diverse backgrounds to keep the sector innovative.
Having transitioned into FM recruitment herself, she believes experience from roles outside of FM can be profoundly valuable to the industry. She advocates for FM as a promising career choice, particularly for veterans and service leavers due to the applicability of skills and experience gained in service. She is assisted by an understanding gained from having family in the Armed Forces. She's committed to promoting the Armed Forces Covenant across her networks and to making a positive impact in her field and community.
Beyond her professional work, Michelle actively supports the On Course Foundation charity, aiding injured and sick service personnel through golf events and employment opportunities in the golf industry.