New Epoch Speakers
History in the Making
Proudly Presents:
Stephen Ballesty
CFM, MRICS, FAIQS, ICEC
Stephen Ballesty is a sought-after international keynote
presenter and leading consultant on topics related to the planning,
delivery and management of a more productive and sustainable Built
Environment. With over 25 years experience he is one of the
most recognizable names in the world of Facilities Management, Ballesty
delivers practical insights on property asset performance optimization
and future repositioning. with an eloquent and engaging stage presence
he motivates and equips audiences to take action.
Stephen is a Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Chartered FM Surveyor,
Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer and Terotechnologist with science,
engineering, environmental and management qualifications. He is a
Director, and the Sydney-based Head of Advisory for global property,
construction and facilities consultancy, Rider Levett Bucknall.
Stephen is also a leading industry participant since 1994, he served on
the governing Boards of FMA Australia (2000-09, including 2005-06 as
national Chairman) and Australian Government’s FM Action Agenda
(2004-08 as Deputy Chairman). In 2007 he was the first Oceania / Asia
representative appointed to the Board of the IFMA Foundation, and is
currently serving as the first ever non North American Chairman of this
body.
The IFMA Foundation’s vision is to expand our knowledge of the
Built Environment in a changing world through scholarships, education
and research. Since 2008 Stephen has been the lead presenter for
the “Rock the Foundation” tour speaking initiative across
four continents.
Stephen was also an industry reviewer on the Australian
Government’s ‘Water Efficiency Guide’ (2006) and the
‘ESD Operations Guide for owners, managers and tenants’
(2009). He is also the co-author of CRC-CI's award winning 'FM as
a business enabler' (2007), RICS's 'Technical Due Diligence Guidelines'
(2009), PCA’s 'a Guide to Office Building Quality' (2006 and
2010) and FMA Australia’s ‘An Operational Guide to
Sustainable Facilities Management’ (2010).
Abstract: Beyond
Compliance
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