We would like to acknowledge the experts who have played a pivotal role in shaping our IFMA Global Africa program.
Chioma Okoro
Chioma Okoro is a Professor at University of Johannesburg.
Hakeem Olaonipekun
Hakeem Olaonipekun is Vice President of the IFMA Nigeria chapter.
Hervé Mizero
Mr. Hervé Mizero, Facility Manager at TTEC Rwanda and Chairman of the IFMA Rwanda chapter, boasts over a decade of experience in property and facility management.
He previously served as the Head of Operations at Knight Frank, where he oversaw residential, commercial, and industrial portfolios in both Rwanda and the United Kingdom. Currently, he leads IFMA Rwanda, driving strategic growth within the facility management industry.
Jonathan Semakula
Jonathan Semakula is board member of the IFMA Uganda chapter.
Lara Paemen
Lara brings a wealth of expertise and leadership as the Managing Director of IFMA (International Facility Management Association) EMEA, serving as a vital bridge between IFMA's headquarters in Houston, Texas, and its diverse network of chapters, partners, and stakeholders across the region. In her role, Lara oversees the strategic direction and operational management of IFMA EMEA, ensuring alignment with global objectives while tailoring initiatives to regional needs.
Prior to her tenure at IFMA, Lara amassed 17 years of distinguished experience as a Strategic Workplace Consultant and Change Manager. Her career spanned impactful projects across Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, and the UK, where she demonstrated a keen understanding of workplace dynamics and organizational transformation. Lara's strategic insights and hands-on approach have consistently delivered innovative solutions that enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.
As a member of the IFMA EMEA Board, Lara continues to drive excellence in facility management practices, leveraging her extensive background to foster collaboration and advancement within the industry across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Dr. Matt Tucker
Matt has been carrying out workplace research for the past 20 years, working on the cusp of academia and industry.
Matt is the Director of Knowledge & Insights for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Professor of Workplace and Facility Management at Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
As a Fulbright Scholar with over 80 publications and 2,500 citations from seminal industry reports, peer-reviewed scientific journals, book chapters, and conference papers, Matt has helped transform the workplace and facility management industry.
Matt is a regular keynote speaker and thrives on being in front of an audience, speaking at leading international conferences or advising organizations on new ways of working.
Matt's company, Connective Thought, is a culmination of experiences and expertise he has acquired during his career, enabling organizations to capture workplace research and insights.
Ransford Ampratwum
Ransford Ampratwum is board member of the IFMA Ghana chapter.
Sampson Opare-Agyemang
Sampson Opare-Agyemang is the Chair of the IFMA Ghana chapter.
