IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting more than 19,500 members. The Association's members are represented in 125 chapters and 15 councils in 65 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition. IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit, incorporated association dedicated to promoting excellence in the management of facilities. Globally, IFMA spots trends, conducts research, provides educational programs, and assists corporate and organizational facility managers in developing strategies to manage human, facility and real estate resources.

The India Chapter was formed in 1990 and has been growing rapidly

The Founder President and Chairman Emeritus of IFMA India Chapter is Paddy Menon CFM CFMJ CHSA, who has now developed an affordable MBA – Facility Management program curriculum and Diploma curriculum for young aspiring students in various streams of Facility Management.

 

The Chapter President is S. Hem Kumar, currently the Director of Facilities - Asia Pacific, Novell.

The Chapter Treasurer is S. Sivakumar, currently GM-Operations, Albany Molecular Research Hyderabad Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.

 
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