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Geoff Prudence

C.Eng FCIBSE FRICS FIWFM MIoD

Chair, FM Group

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)

Geoff is an instantly recognisable Leader and Director in the FM industry and particularly known for actively championing the need for effective maintenance strategies, workable designs and driving improved standards of delivery in the built environment. He has led numerous industry activities, panels, boards, improvement initiatives and is long standing Chair of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers - Facilities Management Group.

He has over 40 years experience in private and public industry, including the banking sector, critical environments, large property portfolios, Transport/Rail Infrastructure, Local Authorities, District /Regional Government and the Education sector, with particular emphasis in recent years with leading change and business transformation. He is well known for developing people, organisations and industry.

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Andre Bothma

Growth Principal

Spark Global Venture Fund

JLL Technologies

Andre joined JLL Spark in May 2020 as Growth Principle for EMEA, previous to this role Andre was Head of technology for JLL’s engineering business, where his team successfully created a global product that digitised the facilities management service model.

Andre brings over 20 years of experience in CRE, where he managed large teams in operational and technology roles that oversaw multiple portfolios of large blue-chip clients across multiple sectors.

In 2014 Andre co-founded a high performance technology business specialising in intelligent building optimisation using energy-efficient products, analytical platforms, and IOT devices.

Andre's passion for Proptech is driven by innovative technology that connects people with buildings, enhance efficiencies, for a more sustainable outcome for the environment.

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Sam Lavers

Director Global Alliances

JLL Technologies

Sam is an experienced Global Director with a demonstrated history of working in the CRE, Facilities Services and PropTech industries. His main role is to explore partnership opportunities that fuel the Commercial Real Estate industry with innovation and value:
- Global Alliances
- Growth Leadership
- Cocreation
- Investment Advisory

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Jack Elton

Business Development Director

JLL Technologies

Jack has worked across a number of early stage technology businesses in both an investor and operator capacity, with a particular focus on Proptech. His experience spans go-to-market, sales and operations.

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John Lawrence

Sales Director EMEA

JLL Technologies

John is an experienced sales leader with an excellent track record of implementing technology solutions into commercial real estate. With vast knowledge of the industry, he is able to provide valuable insight into the benefits that technology can bring to an organisation.

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