IFMA Unveils its Top Global FM Influencers

List recognizes innovators & leaders of the built environment

IFMA GLOBAL HQ – (August 12, 2025) – The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced its inaugural Top Global FM Influencers list — recognizing 36 professionals shaping the future of facility management through innovation, leadership and measurable impact.

These individuals represent the full spectrum of the FM profession — from sustainability and technology integration to workplace strategy, public health, operational excellence, research and more.

“People spend 90 percent of their lives indoors – their homes, their workplaces, where they shop and play,” said Michael V. Geary, CAE, IFMA President and CEO, “Our Top Global FM Influencers are not just impacting facilities. They are affecting lives and changing them for the better.”

As part of the association’s year-long recognition of its 45 years of uniting facility professionals worldwide, IFMA is unveiling the list ahead of the World Workplace Conference and Expo, 17-19 September 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

The list was curated to highlight those making a significant mark on the built environment — advancing sustainable operations, integrating emerging technologies, enhancing workplace experiences, and prioritizing safe, resilient and people-centered spaces. From bold new approaches to proven, data-driven results, these influencers are elevating facility management and inspiring progress around the world.

Representing six continents and 13 countries, the honorees reflect the diversity and global scope of facility management. Through their work and platforms, they share ideas and innovations that transcend geography and language, amplifying FM’s role in creating environments that are secure, efficient and adaptable.

“These influencers connect cultures, spark trends and inspire change across borders,” said Christa Dodoo, CFM, FMP, CIWFM, CMQ/OE, Chair of the IFMA Global Board of Directors. “Through their platforms, they share ideas, stories and innovations that affect millions, fostering global wellbeing via the built environment. Their ability to transcend language and geography amplifies FM’s role in ensuring facilities are safe, secure, resilient and efficient.”

By blending creativity, authenticity and strategic communication, IFMA’s Top Global FM Influencers foster trust and connection among diverse audiences. Their reach demonstrates the power of both in-person and digital engagement to inspire positive change — proving that one voice can spark impact across continents.

The full list of the Top Global FM Influencers is available at: https://pages.ifma.org/ifma-global-fm-influencers