by Brianna Crandall — November 4, 2011—Ian Fielder has announced his resignation from the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, according to a BIFM press release on November 2. Fielder served in the position since 2004 and according to BIFM has made a significant impact on the organization as well as the facilities management industry in Britain and abroad.
Over the last seven years, Fielder oversaw the transition into new governance arrangements, the development of BIFM as an Awarding Organization, and growth of membership from 7,000 members to over 12,000, to a position where seeking Chartership is a viable option. He was also instrumental in establishing the arrangements with BIFM partners to deliver FM World, BIFM’s official biweekly publication, as well as BIFM Training, bringing many benefits to BIFM members.
According to the BIFM, “Ian wishes to pursue new interests outside of BIFM, and we wish him well in his chosen future career.” Chairman Ian Broadbent has appointed Chief Operating Officer Gareth Tancred as acting CEO.
The BIFM is the “natural home” of facilities management in the U.K. Founded in 1993, the Institute provides information, education, training and networking services for over 12,000 members both individual professionals and organizations. The Institute is inclusive, working across related disciplines and forming alliances with like-minded professional bodies. Increasingly international in outlook, the BIFM is a founding member of both EuroFM and Global FM. BIFM’s members are responsible for many of the services that support business and other organizations, including business continuity, health and safety, space planning, energy management, maintenance and catering.
