program Committee

Lisa Braun

Young Professional
Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Lisa Braun has over seven years of experience in facilities management, starting at Berlin Brandenburg Airport while pursuing a Bachelor's in Technical Facilities Management. Over the years, she led various projects in strategic, organizational, and operational areas within the FM industry.

In 2024, she successfully completed a Master’s degree in Real Estate & FM, and in 2023, received an IFMA scholarship, allowing her to attend ifma World Workplace in the U.S. to broaden her global perspective. In addition her team won the WWP Europe Student Challenge in 2024 on AI in Facility Management.

Vitalija Danivska

Associate Professor
Delft University of Technology

Board Member
EuroFM

Vitalija Danivska is a workplace expert and Board Member of EuroFM, as well as editor of the book series “Transdisciplinary Workplace Research & Management.” She explores how value in the built environment is created, focusing on user experience and ownership models.

By challenging traditional valuation methods and bridging research and practice, Vitalija develops insights that enhance decision-making and drive user-centered innovation in real estate and workplace management.

Hannah Hagberg

Districtmanager
Swedish Ministry of transportation

Board Member
IFMA Sweden

Hannah Hagberg is a Board Member of IFMA Sweden and District Manager at the Swedish Ministry of Transportation. She integrates people, place, and process to enhance workplace experience, business productivity, and goal achievement.

Driven by a mission to ensure that owners, employees, partners, and customers can jointly act for profitable growth, human well-being, and sustainability, Hannah is dedicated to creating workplaces that support both organizational success and long-term societal value.

Natalie Hofman

Director Interim Management
HEYDAY Facility Management

Chair
EuroFM

Natalie Hofman has been a Board Member for several years and became Chair of EuroFM (European Facility Management Network) in February 2023. Before this position, she was Chair of the Dutch Facility Management Association FMN for 6 years and she is still connected with the association as an active member and heavily involved in the organization of World Workplace Europe. Natalie is a passionate facility management professional for more than 25 years. After finishing her Master's in Facility Management she started to run her own company in change management for FM, Technical Management and Real Estate.

Riikka Kyrö

Associate Professor
Lund University's Faculty of Engineering

Board Member
EuroFM

Dr. Riikka Kyrö is an Associate Professor at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering, with nearly 20 years of experience in both academic and industry real estate. Her research centers on circular economy in construction, particularly building sharing and creative reuse. She leads doctoral studies in Real Estate Science, directs the Circular Building Sector initiative, serves as Editor-in-Chief of NJSR, and is part of the EuroFM Board.

Anton Maes

CEO
Brainmove Workplace Consultants

Board Member
IFMA Belgium

Anton is an organizational psychologist and expert in change management, internal communications, hybrid working, and workplace strategy. As the founder of brainmove workplace consultants, he develops workplace concepts tailored to an organization’s culture and strategy. He is a board member of IFMA Belgium and the Workplace Evolutionaries Leader for Belgium. 

Stan Meekel

Consultant
Hospitality Group

Board Member
FMN Young

Stan Meekel is a Board Member of FMN Young and a dedicated professional at Hospitality Group, where he merges his passion for hospitality with digital innovation and AI. He believes in the triple bottom line, balancing profit, people, and planet, and strives to create workplaces that are both sustainable and people-centered. With a background in Digital Business & Innovation, Stan is known for his open mindset and strong drive to foster positive change through digital transformation.

Lara Paemen

Managing Director
IFMA EMEA

Lara is the Managing Director of IFMA (International Facility Management Association) EMEA and responsible for the EMEA strategy of IFMA. Graduated as an Interior designer and owner of a Master in International Business she acquired more than 20 years of experience as a Strategic Workplace Consultant and Change manager across Europe, before joining IFMA.

Lara Rouschop

Facility Manager
Facility Cost Control

Board Member
FMN Young

Wisse Stenchlak

Director Consultancy
Colliers

Board Member
FMN

Wisse Stenchlak is a Board Member of FMN and a passionate connector driven by strategy, innovation, and relationships. With broad experience across facility and workplace management, real estate, and business development, he brings people and ideas together to create lasting impact.

As Director Consultancy at Colliers Occupier Services, Wisse advises clients on strategic challenges, drives innovation and growth, and leads teams in Strategy & Development, Facility Management, Workplace Consultancy, and Business Support.

Matt Tucker

Director of Research
IFMA EMEA

Dr. Matt Tucker is a Professor at Liverpool Business School specializing in Workplace and Facilities Management. He leads the Doctor of Business Administration program and works as Direcor of Research with IFMA's Research Advisory Committee to study future FM trends. With over 70 publications and extensive editorial experience, he brings expertise in workplace strategy, productivity, and sustainable FM. His research combines built environment, environmental psychology, and business management approaches. He has held key positions including EuroFM research chair and member of the British Standards Institute FM Technical Committee.