Judging Panel
An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, representing the facility management discipline, will determine the winners of the Facilities Management Awards.
We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the facilities management industry.
Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.
A comprehensive judging process has been developed to decide the winners of Facilities Management Awards.
This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com
2024 Judging Panel
![Alex Magee Alex Magee](./assets/media/images/magee.png)
Alex Magee (Judging Coordinator)
Mr Alex Magee has been a lecturer at ATU Sligo since 2020 he specialises in Facilities Management, Building Services and Construction. Alex has 29 years industry experience starting as an Architectural Technologist then changing direction to a Building services engineer. VIEW MORE
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Jodi Artis
Divisional Director, Savills
Jodi is Head of Facilities Management at Savills and specialises in the management of Facilities, Health & Safety and Systems, with over 16 years' experience in Facilities industry. VIEW MORE
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John Cunniffe
G4S FM Ireland, Director
John Cunniffe has experience rolling out Green Initiatives within property portfolios across a range of sectors; utilising his engineering background to incorporate sustainable solutions within the built environment and operations to incorporating a cradle-to-cradle approach to suitable projects. VIEW MORE
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Brian Fitzpatrick
Hibernia Real Estate Group
Brian Fitzpatrick, is an accomplished Facilities Manager and Chartered Engineer with a track record of driving excellence. As a judge for the FM Awards, he brings a wealth of experience, in optimizing property performance and fostering enduring client relationships. VIEW MORE
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Mark Mobach
Professor Facility Management, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
Mark is actively engaged in research, education, and practice and connects facility management with architecture, interior design, real estate, and technology for a better performance of organisations. VIEW MORE
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Gillian O'Connor
Corporate Operations Snr. Manager, Gilead
Senior workspace Lead, passionate about working companies, helping them to bring their culture and ethos to life within their physical space, while also working with teams and individuals to enhance and support their working experience. VIEW MORE
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Patrick O Sullivan
Director of Support Services, eir
Pat is Director of Support Services in eir, a former Director of the Irish Property and Facility Management Association (IPFMA), a member of Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). VIEW MORE
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Michael Pitt
University College London, Professor of Facility Management
Michael Pitt is Professor of Facility Management Innovation at University College London. He has been involved in FM teaching and research at the highest level for around 25 years. VIEW MORE
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John Smith
Sustainable Infrastructure and Facilities Manager, An Post
John is a Senior Facilities Manager in An Post where he is responsible for the management of utilities, hard & soft services and catering. John is a Certified Member of WIFM coming from a trade background having served his time in Guinness. VIEW MORE
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Aidan Turley
Director of Facilities Management, St. James's Hospital
With 18 years in construction management, joined St James’s Hospital in 2014 as Operations Manager. Appointed Director of Facilities Management in 2021, he holds a Master’s in Leadership, a BBS, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Strategic PM. He is a chartered member CIPD and also IPMA level C PM. VIEW MORE
![Conan Wade Conan Wade](./assets/media/images/conan.png)
Conan Wade
Group Property and Facilities Director, OASIS Group
Conan is a Masters Qualified Property & Facilities Manager and currently Group Property & Facilities Manager at the Dublin Headquartered OASIS Group, a pan-European Records & Information Management Company with over 70 locations and three million feet of Real Estate across eight countries. VIEW MORE
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Daniel Wilson
Senior Facilities Manager, Applegreen
Daniel is the Senior Facilities Manager for Applegreen ROI Operations and in this role is responsible for the implementation and delivery of a strategic facilities plan across a the Irish estate. Daniel is an IWFM member with 3rd level qualifications in Management Studies and Business Studies. VIEW MORE
![Brianna Yeung Brianna Yeung](./assets/media/images/brianna.png)
Brianna Yeung
Sustainability Programme Manager, KSN Horizon
Brianna is a mechanical engineer committed to sustainability, her works support public and private organisations in measuring their ESG risks and impacts. VIEW MORE