Judging Panel

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 and as a Principal Electrical VIEW MORE

Owen is the Group Head of Facilities for a nursing home group in Ireland, with over 14 years in the facilities management industry and a background as an electrician, driven by a passion for leadership and developing people to reach their full potential. VIEW MORE

Fionnuala Byrne has worked in the FM industry for over 20 years with experience in property management, office fit-outs, contract management and workplace services across Europe, Middle East and Africa. VIEW MORE

Marie is a director of Universal Floral and founder of EarthOffice. Managing a landscaping business with 3 brothers over 55 years from Dublin. We oversee the installation and maintenance of thousands of exotic plants for offices throughout Ire, UK, Europe, Nordics & Middle East. VIEW MORE

A Director of G4S FM Ireland, John Cunniffe champions environmental sustainability. He has pioneered initiatives that reduce energy consumption and diverted of waste from landfills. His leadership is setting a new standard for sustainable facility management, driving G4S environmental excellence. VIEW MORE

Brian Fitzpatrick is a facilities management and engineering consultant and founder of Isambard Associates, advising public and private sector organisations on FM governance, Net Zero strategy, public procurement, EHS, asset lifecycle optimisation, and smart building delivery. VIEW MORE

Ian Glendon is a highly accomplished estates and infrastructure leader known for delivering complex, high-value projects with precision and impact. He drives major capital programmes, strengthens governance, and leads meaningful operational improvements across large, multi-site environments. VIEW MORE

A highly experienced FM professional with 30+ years experience in the industry across a range of sectors and industries. Operating for 8+ years in senior strategic level roles with responsibility for operations to a wide variety of clients. VIEW MORE

Barry Kelly is a Facilities Manager with 14 years experience working in Industry. Starting out in DAA, Barry now manages Facilities and Campus for The National College of Art and Design Dublin Current projects at NCAD - significant refurbishment of heritage Buildings VIEW MORE

Hugh Kenny is a business leader renowned for his exceptional sales acumen. As the Managing Director of Coatek, he has spearheaded the company's growth and established it as a leading provider of innovative window film solutions, wall graphics, manifestations, signage, and architectural finishes. VIEW MORE

Carmel Lindkvist has 20 years experience in the area of Facility Management. Having risen up in the various ranks of academia and working closely with practice, her expertise varies from digitalization of FM, Urban FM and Smart Cities. She primarily takes an organization perspective in her work. VIEW MORE

A young director in a family-run facilities services business across Ireland, specialising in grease extraction, duct cleaning, and compliance, with a focus on innovation, client service, and operational excellence. VIEW MORE

Stan is CEO of Key Facilities Management (www.key.fm), the longest established True FM business in the UK. Key Facilities Management is a Consulting led Management business and differs from most in the sector in that our role is the proactive management of Compliance, Standards and Value for Money. VIEW MORE

Senior workspace Lead, passionate about working with 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

Strategic and results-driven Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years of international leadership in real estate, asset management, investment, and development. Proven success directing multi-billion-euro property portfolios (€2.5B+) and leading full asset lifecycle strategies across commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the UAE. VIEW MORE

John Powell is one of the founders and Head of Corporate Services in Premier Irish Homes, a nationwide property service provider and one of the fastest growing companies in this sector in Ireland, with offices in Galway, Dublin & Meath VIEW MORE

Retired Workplace Leader with over 20 years operations experience across financial services and tech. Recipient of the 2022 FM Leader Award VIEW MORE

Jonny Thompson is the Director of Facilities at Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, with over 15 years of facilities management experience. He leads the strategic operation of a large luxury estate, ensuring safety, compliance, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences. VIEW MORE

Stephen is an accomplished facilities management leader with extensive experience across higher education and healthcare sectors. As Head of Facilities Management at Trinity College Dublin, he delivers strategic, high-performing estate services within Ireland's leading University. VIEW MORE

Keith Weston is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in Facilities Management and a decade in residential construction. Known for his leadership and commitment to sustainability, He is also a previous winner of the Facilities Management Awards. VIEW MORE