At the helm of OSCRE International as Executive Director, Richard's leadership is rooted in the principles of leading change amidst disruption. With a competency for digital strategy honed over his time at ConnexFM, he drive initiatives that harness technology's potential to optimize customer experiences and deliver robust business growth.

His team excels in the application of innovative digital strategies, achieving transformative business outcomes. With a commitment to excellence in board relations and international business governance, they navigate the complex digital landscape to set new benchmarks in the facilities management industry.

Darlene Pope is the CEO of Brava Systems, responsible for leading the company vision, strategy, operations, and growth. Brava Systems is an enterprise management solution for real estate using embedded AI to manage data and streamline business processes. Darlene has 30+ years of experience in the field of real estate technology, including consulting, executive leadership, and solution implementation. She has extensive experience in successfully leading businesses who provide advanced technologies to the real estate industry and is a globally recognized expert in smart buildings and digital workplace solutions. In the new world of artificial intelligence, Darlene is leading the way for real estate owners to embrace AI as a powerful tool for data aggregation, process automation, and business efficiency. Prior to Brava Systems, Darlene served as President of Planon for North America, a global IWMS provider. Other career highlights include EVP and global head of JLL’s Smart Building Program, Global Head of Smart Buildings and Digital Workplace at WeWork, Founder and CEO of CoR Advisors, a woman owned small business (which was later acquired by JLL), and Partner/Managing Director at Realcomm.

Deanne Barker is a seasoned leader in retail facility operations, currently driving strategic infrastructure and operational projects at Best Buy Canada. With extensive experience managing multi-site facilities, her expertise spans the full retail lifecycle, from distribution center facility support, new store openings, to large-scale store decommissioning and asset recovery. In addition to her corporate leadership, Deanne serves on the ConnexFM Board of Directors, where she contributes to the advancement of the facilities management industry through strategic planning and committee involvement. She is recognized for her ability to bridge high-level operational strategy with on-the-ground execution, ensuring retail environments remain efficient, sustainable, and responsive to evolving market demands.

Ingrid is the dynamic and forward-thinking CEO of SIREAS. With a career spanning over two decades, Ingrid has distinguished herself as an innovative leader in the consulting industry. Her visionary leadership has transformed SIREAS into a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies across various industry sectors, guiding them through the complexities of modern business landscapes and helping them achieve operational excellence.

Under Ingrid’s leadership, SIREAS excels in optimizing resources and physical space to drive efficiency and productivity. Her deep understanding of organizational dynamics, strategic planning, and effective partnerships has been instrumental in aligning business processes with strategic goals.