Facilities management effectiveness increasingly reflects leadership capability and strategic sector engagement. Excellence emerges where operational expertise, social enterprise collaboration, and regional executive appointments converge to strengthen service delivery and organisational resilience. Our first story, 'Ian Glendon to bring estates and infrastructure leadership to Facilities Management Awards 2026', highlights how capital programme expertise and governance frameworks shape evaluation standards for sector recognition. This judging appointment establishes expectations for the 2026 awards, where strategic planning, operational resilience, and measurable delivery impact will distinguish winning facilities management operations. Additionally, 'Mount Charles strategy chief takes Social Enterprise NI chairmanship' demonstrates how facilities management leadership extends influence beyond commercial operations to support regional economic development. Strategic appointments within social enterprise networks strengthen commercial resilience whilst reinforcing community investment priorities. Meanwhile, 'JLL names Mouhammad Takieddin as Middle East and Africa chief executive' illustrates how global professional services firms position regional leadership to capitalise on emerging market opportunities. Executive appointments strengthen capability to deliver AI-enabled platforms and facilities management services at scale. These stories underscore a sector where leadership expertise, collaborative engagement, and strategic positioning determine competitive advantage. Explore each article to understand how leadership and strategic engagement are advancing facilities management sector capability.