Giselle Holder

Giselle Holder is a seasoned Facilities Management professional with a robust background in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Master’s degree in Facility Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She holds multiple credentials, including the Project Management Professional (PMP®) from PMI, the Certified Facility Manager (CFM®), and the Sustainable Facility Professional (SFP®) certifications from IFMA, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and expertise in both fields.

Over her 17-year career, Giselle has honed her skills in core FM competencies, such as project management, finance and business, as well as operations and maintenance. As a Director at Acuitas Caribbean Facilities Management Company, she has demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and leadership capabilities, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes in projects that range from facility condition assessments to large-scale building upgrades.

Beyond her professional practice, Giselle contributes to the advancement of facilities management as licensed IFMA Instructor for both the FMP®, CFM ® and SFP® credentials, facilitating virtual courses throughout the Caribbean and beyond. She also served in multiple leadership capacities, including Vice Chair on the IFMA Americas Advisory Board in 2024-25 and Vice Chair of Membership and Young Professionals on the IFMA Business Community Strategic Advisory Group 2021-2025.

Her passion for elevating the Facilities Management profession in the Caribbean is further exemplified by her role as the first female past president and other board roles in the Trinidad and Tobago IFMA Chapter (TTIFMA) and her involvement with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Facility Development and Management Committee as the first female Vice Chairman. Her achievements led to her recognition in IFMA’s “top 40 under 40” in 2020, highlighting her impact and influence on the global FM community.

Across her portfolio, Giselle has successfully managed and led diverse consultancy projects, including facility condition assessments for international organizations, development of master plans for sporting facilities, and upgrades to commercial buildings in multiple countries. These accomplishments showcase her expertise in building strategic partnerships, optimizing facility operations, and spearheading innovative solutions, cementing her reputation as a leading professional in the industry.