The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced its 2026 Top Global FM Influencers list, which recognizes 10 professionals who are shaping the future of the industry through innovation, leadership and measurable impact.

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

“Our influencers leverage their clout and experience to share more than just best practices. They use their platforms – whether it is content, the classroom or leadership to inspire conversations that better position our global professionals as the trusted resource for stronger, more efficient facility and organizational outcomes,” said Michael V. Geary, CAE, IFMA President and CEO.

“They are telling the stories that strengthen the facility management profession and shine a light on not just the people, but also the processes and actions that are sometimes invisible, yet have a resounding impact on everyone’s lives, health and culture.”

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-centred spaces.

Representing 10 countries, the honourees reflect the diversity and global scope of facility management This year’s influencers are:

Grant Sommerfeld, CMC, CFM, CEFP, FRICS
Founder & Principal Executive – FM Consulting Ltd.
Canada

Edward Kacal, CFM, FMP, SFP
CEO – Servus Limited
Trinidad & Tobago

Mohamed Saadeh
General Manager – Darwish Interserve Facility Management
Qatar

Remigius Mmegha
Head of Assets & Property Management – ONL Estates Limited
Nigeria

Fadi Alshakhshir, LEED GA, CEM
Executive Director – Facility Management Dubai Holding
United Arab Emirates

Jose Diaz, CFM, SFP, FMP
Associate Projects Director – PWT
Mexico

Yohanes Jeffry Johary
Indonesia President & Managing Director – OCS
Indonesia

Yvette Watson
Founder – PHI Factory
Netherlands

Fernanda Carvalho
Head of Real Estate & Facilities – Mercado Libre
Brazil

Dr. Jake Smithwick, Ph.D., FMP, SFP
Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director – University of North Carolina at Charlotte
United States

The full list of the Top Global FM Influencers is available at: https://pages.ifma.org/2026-ifma-global-fm-influencers