Basics at their best: discover how to elevate workplace essentials to improve wellbeing, increase staff retention and tick ESG boxes.

Nigel Oseland

Environmental psychologist and workplace strategist

With 11 years research and 19 years consulting experience, Nigel is an internationally recognised expert in post occupancy evaluation, impact of design on performance, agile working, psychophysics and the psychology of the workplace. His latest book, Beyond the Workplace Zoo: Humanising the Office explains how the physical work environment can affect the well-being, satisfaction, social behaviour and productivity of office workers.

Lynsey O’Keefe

Chief Executive Officer, Sodexo Corporate Servicest

Lynsey has extensive experience across food services, workplace, and FM in a range of sectors and is responsible for driving Sodexo’s continued growth in the delivery of sustainable, delicious food choices and valued experiences in the workplace. Prior to joining Sodexo, Lynsey was managing director for a flexible workspace provider and over the last two decades has held senior positions within leading organisations including Compass and DHL.

Patrick Ames

Design Director, Claremont

Patrick has over 20 years commercial design experience. As design Director at Claremont, Patrick provides comprehensive office design and fit-out services, shaping workspaces that meet the needs of people. Thinking beyond the physical space, Patrick’s work creates environments that allow people to work where and how they want, through innovative design and workspace technology.

Dan Johnson

Service Director UK & Ireland, Zip Water UK

With over 14 years of experience in the industry encompassing technical, customer service and operational roles, Dan is now responsible for leading a team of over 110 directly employed engineers in the delivery of all field operations. As part of the UK & Ireland leadership team his connections and industry knowledge drive the connection between the field service operations and the customer base.

Sara Bean

Editor, FMJ

Sara is a journalist and editor who has been writing and reporting on the workplace throughout her career, covering facilities management, workplace design, Occupational Health and HR. She has written and reported on a range of workplace-related topics for business-to-business publications, national and local newspapers and online media.