SFE Gala Dinner & Awards

Having worked in the UK façade industry for over 15 years, with a background in system design and engineering Aaron oversees the UK project portfolio for one of the largest specialist façade contractors in the UK and Europe. With a growing portfolio of renovation projects, Staticus strive to ensure efficient, innovative and sustainable facade solutions which respond to the ever more complex challenge posed by façade retention, renovation or replacement.

Abdullah Quadri is the Lead Specification Manager for the UK & Ireland, with over 13 years of experience in sustainable architecture and advanced building envelope systems. He specializes in developing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall environmental performance. His extensive international experience spans key projects in UK, Portugal, Turkey, Cyprus, KSA, and India, where he has played a crucial role in delivering high-performance façades.

Abdullah is deeply committed to building better, with a focus on creating façades that not only meet aesthetic standards but also contribute to long-term environmental benefits. His expertise and dedication to sustainable practices ensure that each project he oversees aligns with the highest standards of energy efficiency and green building principles.

Ana Araujo leads the Façades team of Buro Happold, based in London.

With 17 years of international experience, including all stages of a building life-cycle, Ana focused her expertise in façade diagnostic, due diligence and refurbishment from Georgian listed buildings to new-build façades. This included many reference and award-wining projects in London such as the Whiteley (Foster and Partners / Laing O’Rourke), 22 Bishopsgate (PLP / Multiplex) and Tottenham Experience (Populous / Mace).

Anri joined PRA in 2017 as a Graduate Engineer and has since, gone from strength to strength, becoming an Associate in 2022, Senior Associate in 2023 and is now a Director of Patrick Ryan Associates.

Over the past 8 years, Anri has built PRA’s façade design portfolio of new and refurbished buildings, taking charge of multi-million façade projects whilst building our reputation and client relationships. Anri has a deep understanding of façade engineering and the wider construction industry and also focusses on PRA’s technical expertise and the personal development of our team members.

With both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Building Engineering, Anri also has a background in thermal and condensation risk analysis and is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Anri is also a member of The Society of Façade Engineering (SFE).

Clive Everett joined NHBC in 2021 as a Loss Adjuster and is currently the Claims Technical Surveying Manager. With 40 years of experience in the construction industry, particularly in façade-related industries, Clive has held various technical roles across multiple sectors, including positions as a director at international consultancies, contractors, and product/system manufacturers.

Clive's extensive experience and deep understanding of the construction industry and its technologies have been instrumental in developing defect assessment and quantification strategies for technically complex and high-value claims at NHBC.

In his current role, Clive and his team are dedicated to continually improving investigation and assessment methods, ensuring clarity and quality in reporting to NHBC's Claims functions, as well as to our customers and consumers. Clive stays up-to-date with industry developments to ensure the latest construction methods are understood and the newest inspection technologies are utilized.

Coby Armar currently serves as the Secretary General of QUALICOAT, the global quality label organisation responsible for maintaining and promoting the quality of lacquering, painting, and coating on aluminium and its alloys for architectural applications. In this role, he leads the implementation of QUALICOAT’s international specifications, certification systems, and broader strategic initiatives across the construction and aluminium finishing sectors.

Coby holds an academic background in Mechanical Engineering, with additional qualifications in Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship. Prior to joining QUALICOAT, he gained valuable experience in the UK property industry, working as a Real Estate Agent for a Local Firm in South West London, a Property Manager for a large co-working operator, as well as a Project Manager overseeing a number of renovation projects, speculative builds, and brownfield site developments. He also served as a Clerk of Works and Quality Assurance Inspector, providing professional certification and compliance (PCC) also known as CML Certificate services to architectural firms.Coby brings a multidisciplinary perspective to QUALICOAT, combining technical expertise with real-world construction and project management experience.

Dan joined the Native Land Board in 2024, having been part of the team since the company’s first year of trading in 2003.

Dan is responsible for the delivery of Native Land’s central London portfolio of commercial and residential developments, including KOVA KX, 100 George Street W1 and Opus at Bankside Yards. With over 2 decades’ experience in development, he has been responsible for managing a number of the company’s most high-profile schemes, including 10 Montrose Place, NEO Bankside and Burlington Gate.

Dan previously worked with the Canary Wharf Group. He is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and holds an MSc in Property Development from South Bank University.

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Dan brings a wealth of expertise to the table. As a specialist façade engineer with a Master’s degree in this field, Dan has a deep understanding of the technical performance of all types of façade system, not only from a system supplier perspective, but also with regard to supply chain, design, manufacture and installation. He is also well-versed in software applications, bomb blast requirements and photovoltaics, giving him a keen awareness of the end-to-end process for façade construction. Currently, Dan is Sales Director for Schüco UK and Ireland, working across the business to deliver projects of the highest quality. His presentation will cover the holistic approach to sustainable design, construction and recycling that is being pioneered by Schüco.

Daniel has substantial experience working on projects in the United Kingdom and across Europe. He brings an extensive understanding of the planning regulations and policies in London to our design teams, having worked on many projects across the Capital.

He is currently the technical director for the extensive development of Bankside Yards on the South Bank, which will transform a disconnected riverside site into a new urban destination and gateway to the borough of Southwark. He is also the project partner for Kaleidoscope, a new commercial building sitting above the new Farringdon East Crossrail station and facing the historic Smithfield Market in London.

With an advanced understanding of facade technology, Daniel previously led the detailed development of the facades for the Francis Crick Institute, a major national research laboratory in London. Nearby in the City of London, he helped to lead the 4 Cannon Street office building for Fidelity Investments, which sits on a prominent and sensitive site adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral. He also helped to craft the extensive refurbishment of Devonshire Row, a series of existing historic buildings which are now being regenerated into commercial and hospitality spaces on the site of our One Bishopsgate Plaza / Pan Pacific London Hotel project.

Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium. Eric has 40 years of experience in façade technologies and consulting and was involved in hundreds of prestigious projects by the most famous architects in more than 30 countries worldwide. Since the very beginning, value engineering has been his driving force, along with the belief that “ It always seems impossible until it’s done”. Out-of-the-box thinking is not just in his DNA; it is his DNA.

Eric is the inventor of “hybrid” curtain wall systems, an innovative combination of stick and unitized CW systems. The technologies are covered by an extensive patent portfolio in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Innovating is critical, but it is not enough. The Fassada steel curtain wall technologies are carefully engineered to revolutionize the market, setting a new standard to eliminate problems and enable the impossible.

Eric is co-founder of Fassada Steel SA, which is a Switzerland-based joint venture between the Swiss Montanstahl AG and the Belgian Fassada Group, the parent company of Fassada Technologies.

Florian has been working in the façade construction and project management for over two decades. With a background as a mechanical engineer and façade specialist, he combines a strong understanding of structural detailing, manufacturing processes, and high-performance façade solutions. Throughout his career, Florian has contributed to the success of numerous prestigious projects across Europe and the Middle East, including iconic buildings in London, France, and Riyadh.

In his role as Project Manager and Head of seele kinetIQ, Florian is responsible for coordinating international teams, managing complex project interfaces, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-end bespoke façade systems. He brings deep experience in tendering, production planning, and the execution of unitised curtain walls, steelglass structures, and integrated design-build solutions.

Florian is valued for his precise communication style, interdisciplinary coordination skills, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. As a key figure within the organisation, he continuously drives technical excellence and customer satisfaction through collaborative leadership and innovative thinking.

Francine Houben is founding partner of Mecanoo (1984) and has led the firm to success in The Netherlands and abroad, amassing a portfolio of work that is wide-ranging, inspired by global challenges and with a sustainable view on society.Each of her projects illustrates the four fundamental elements of her architectural vision: People, Place, Purpose, Poetry.

Francine holds Honorary Fellowships of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and was granted lifelong membership to the Akademie der Künste in Berlin as well as receiving the International Honorary Fellow Award by the Architecture Institute of Taiwan. 

In 2014 Francine was named Woman Architect of the Year by the Architects’ Journal and in November 2015 Queen Máxima of The Netherlands presented her with the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Prize for her wide-ranging career. Francine was awarded Honorary Doctorates from the Université de Mons, Belgium (2017) and the Utrecht University (2016).

In 2018 she received the BNA Kubus Award for her oeuvre; the International Prize, Prix des Femmes Architectes (2019) and distinguished with the TU Delft Alumnus of the Year (2020). In 2024, King Willem-Alexander appointed Francine Houben as a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.

Gabriel Pierazzini joined Kier four years ago as the lead façade in house specialist. He has over 40 years’ experience in the design and delivery of complex façade projects working in Europe, Middle East, China, and Australia. Since Gabriel arrived in the UK in 2001, he has been involved in a leading role in the design, procurement and delivery of the façades of many landmark projects in London and the UK. Gabriel has worked with construction companies, engineering consultancies, and property developers, such as Arup Façade Engineering, Lendlease, Permasteelisa, Mace and Canary Wharf Contractors, developing a well-rounded background across design, project management, construction management, and commercial/contract management. Gabriel also acts as a UK Construction Adjudicator and provides Expert Witnessing and Expert Determination services, specializing in a diverse range of façade types, including glass, metal, curtain walling, precast concrete, terracotta, stone rainscreen façades, and general fenestrations. Gabriel is a Fellow of the Society of Façade Engineers, and he is vice-chair of the Society’s Technical Committee.

Harry is an architect with a vision for design and innovation at all scales — a drive that he applies in his role as Studio Director in Gensler’s London office and Global Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader. Over his 11 years at Gensler, he has led a team of architects focused on the repositioning of existing buildings and many key projects across London, including Cargo and The Acre. His broad range of abilities span from initial concept development to the delivery of demanding and complex projects, pursuing quality through end-to-end involvement. Harry has grown a deep and specialised skillset in repositioning and adaptive reuse, energising the whole studio team with his personable and pragmatic approach. Harry’s passion and excellent people skills equip him to both spearhead project coordination with consultants and collaborate closely with clients, identifying opportunities for them to innovate within the market. He received his RIBA Part II and III qualifications from the Architectural Association and The Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL) respectively.

Jason Sandy is an American / British architect and design manager with Qatari Diar, the developers who transformed the former American Embassy into The Chancery Rosewood hotel on Grosvenor Square. Jason also oversees the design of the Chelsea Barracks residential development which is being developed in six phases. As an architect, Jason designed and built many projects in Britain, Germany and USA, including a concert hall, a national memorial, restaurants, residential developments, commercial office buildings and private homes.

Joan is a consultant at sedak , providing guidance to architects and facade engineers on innovative and complex designs. With 26 years of experience in facades and custom glass solutions, he has contributed to projects across the globe. Joan holds a degree in industrial design engineering and a master's in marketing. He gained in-depth knowledge in curved glass and the design of glass configurations.

With more than 20 years in glass, interlayers & facades, Jochen has developed a keen understanding of the role of advanced materials in modern architecture. He has been involved in various aspects of building envelope projects, contributing to both technical development and successful commercial execution of high-end projects in Europe, the Middle East, and the USA.

Blending technical expertise and understanding of client needs, he is currently leading the Strategic Projects & Business Development for the EMEA region , working closely with Architects, Engineers, and Designers to deliver innovative façade solutions that integrate high-performance interlayers for laminated glass, highlighting Kuraray’s commitment to serving the ever-changing global glass industry through innovation and leadership.

Following seven years' service as an Army Officer, John has spent almost 20 years leading project teams in the construction industry.

He has a wide range of experience including residential, commercial, hospitality, masterplanning, infrastructure, education and military installations.

John's current focus is high value, complex, mixed-use schemes - primarily in the residential and commercial sectors.

Jonathan is an experienced Project Delivery Professional having worked in Construction, Design and Development for over 35 years. He has worked with some of London’s major Developers and has delivered many innovative and successful schemes including 80 Charlotte Street, 180 Great Portland Street and 160 Tooley Street as well as leading the development team for Pure Student Living a hugely successful Student Accommodation business.

He brings a wealth of experience to the team across all aspects of project delivery from understanding the constructability of early design to building completions, tenant occupation and handover.

Since joining FMDC in 2020, Lefteris has worked on a variety of projects, from concept design through to completion on site. His strong background in detailing and in-depth technical knowledge has helped him deliver complex façades including Kings Cross S4 and 180 Piccadilly. He is currently leading the design and delivery of the façades of Panorama St. Pauls.

Lefteris holds a MArch in Architectural Engineering from NTUA, and a MSc in Building Technology from TU Delft. He is passionate about sustainability and values early design input in the façade development process to drive increased façade performance and reduce the embodied carbon of the façade construction.

Matt comes from an architectural background, bringing a design-led approach to project management to deliver quality by design. Most recently, he led the successful completion of the façade and interior fit-out packages on 30 Grosvenor Square, leading multi-disciplinary teams on the journey to achieve the project’s design and quality aspirations. Matt combines technical expertise and leadership skills to bridge design intent with practical execution, ensuring projects as they develop retain the architectural vision and deliver on the quality expectations.

Matthew Owen joined the Proctor Group at the beginning of this year bringing with him 27 years of construction industry understanding. Prior to joining the Proctor Group Matthew spent 5 years within the building envelope sector and has been involved in a wide scope of projects throughout the South of England. By advocating a systems-based approach to airtightness in façades, the Proctor Group have simplified the build-up of through wall designs and pushed forward the specification and completion of safer and more robust solutions utilising technically advanced materials with proven performance. For over 80 years the Proctor Group have supplied technically advanced product solutions for all parts of the building envelope. In the façade and high-rise sector, the groundbreaking Wraptite® self-adhesive and vapour permeable external air barrier membrane improves airtightness and simplifies design, installation and detailing, while ensuring compliance with technical standards. The Proctor Group’s experience of hygrothermal modelling and understanding of the balance of heat, air and moisture within the building envelope gives specifiers confidence in achieving a robust and effective envelope design.

Michael Clarke is a Senior Associate in the façade engineering practise at Thornton Tomasetti in their London office. He is a chartered Architect in the UK and has over 12 years of experience in the design and documentation of façade systems on a range of large scale projects around the world, leading multi-disciplinary teams of designers, structural engineers and environmental engineers. Michael has experience in developing the design of building envelopes for projects with complex geometry and has a keen interest in the processes associated with the design, fabrication and installation of cladding systems.

Michael has also provided expert advice and evidence on issues relating to design and construction defects.

Moujehed Neffoussi works as an International Building Project Manager at AGC Glass Europe. He is responsible for supporting the design and engineering community to choose the appropriate glass specifications for their projects. Joining AGC Glass Europe in 2014, Moujehed has worked on major projects the United Kingdom, France, the Middle East and Asia, including; 70 St Mary Axe (United Kingdom), Morland Mixité Capitale, Paris (France) and Tour Mohammed 6 (Morocco).

Moujehed is passionate about the decarbonization of the glass industry and how it is bringing new opportunities to achieve a project’s sustainability objectives.

With over 35 years of experience within the Building Envelope Sector, Neville is responsible for developing and delivering Wates’ façade and roofing strategy. He has also been the driving force behind the Joint Competence Initiative for the Envelope Sector (JCI), which he currently Chairs, working with the HSE, the Building Safety Regulator, the CWCT and a range of other leading trade bodies to develop appropriate competency standards that will help the Sector meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act.

Nick joined the studio in early 2017 as a Technical Design Lead, a specialist role created to support the technical delivery of large scale and complex projects.

Nick’s role means that he is embedded in various design teams, producing design work and mentoring teams using the technical experience acquired through his extensive practical and on-site experience. He became Head of Technical Design in 2022 and a Partner in 2023.

Nick played a vital role in overseeing the delivery of several of the studio’s completed projects. These include the Maggie’s Centre in Leeds, UK; Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, South Africa; and Little Island and Lantern House in New York, USA. Most recently, he played an instrumental role in the completion of the studio’s kinetic Glasshouse in the gardens at the Woolbeding National Trust site in West Sussex, UK.

Prior to working at the studio, Nick was based at Woods Bagot Europe as European Design Leader where he was involved in elevating the quality of design throughout the global practice. He also worked at Foster + Partners for over fifteen years where he was the partner in charge of delivering full design services for numerous high profile commissions such as the ME Hotel in London and four large mixed-use buildings in King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.

Patrick is a senior partner and recently completed the Monaco Yacht Club, a highly sustainable mixed-use building at the heart of Monaco’s Port Hercule. He joined the practice in 2007, after completing his studies at the Bartlett School of Architecture. He has since completed a sustainable resort hotel in Crimea and is currently responsible for three new residential towers at South Quay Plaza and the transformation of the listed Whiteleys building to create a unique mixed-use development. Patrick grew up in Paris is a keen footballer and skier.

Paul has over 30 years of experience and is responsible for managing the design, construction and delivery of projects at LRD. Paul ran the delivery of 22 Bishopsgate. He challenges all aspects of a project to maximise efficiencies and ensure the end product is ready for the future. Prior to LRD, he spent 15 years at Stanhope as Development Director and worked on multi award-winning projects, including Chiswick Park, One Hanover Street, Air W1, One Coleman Street (L&G’s headquarters), 70 Mark Lane, 8-10 Moorgate and he led on the delivery of the RIBA Stirling prize winning Bloomberg HQ building. Paul began his career at Schal where he spent 5 years working on Imperial College’s Biomedical Science building, the redevelopment of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and Nokia’s headquarters in Farnborough. 

Paul holds a BSc in Construction Management and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.

Paul Phillips is a Chartered Building Surveyor and a Chartered Building Engineer. He is a Senior Director at Anstey Horne & Co Ltd and heads up the London Building Surveying team. He has experience in both commercial and residential sectors and has a solid reputation for the diagnosis of defects and resolving any related disputes between stakeholders in a pragmatic way.  Paul has a strong technical grounding encompassing over 29 years’ experience which has given him an ability to think dynamically to overcome the most complex of site situations.

Having for many years concentrated on the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of existing and historic building stock, he is adept at providing long term strategic technical advice to building owners, managing agents and their legal advisors.

Since the introduction of the EWS1 forms, Paul has been using his extensive understanding of building construction and familiarity with landlord and tenant issues, to carry out inspections and investigations into Cladding Systems for the EWS1 Form and more recently the preparation of FRA EW Assessments, under the PAS9980 methodology. This is now fast developing into assisting “Accountable People” develop their Building Safety Case Reports under the Building Safety Act 2022

Paul also advises on Technical Due Diligence, FRAEW, Building Defects, Licences for Alterations, Building Management disputes together with Party Wall and other neighbourly disputes such as boundary matters.

At Buro Happold, Peter leads our facade engineering team’s technical development in the field of fire performance and the team’s response to the Building Safety Act. His responsibilities include the development of internal training schemes for our engineers, developing internal design guidance and QA procedures, performing independent technical reviews and advising on combustible cladding remediation projects.

Peter’s abilities range from early-stage conceptual design and optioneering of façade systems to the delivery of detailed design information for construction and the ongoing monitoring of contractors’ final design, testing and execution of façades during the construction phase. He specialises in problem solving projects where the façade poses complex technical, performance, material and buildability challenges

Throughout his career, Peter has worked on a range of international projects and has included residential developments, bespoke cultural venues, healthcare facilities and transport hubs.

He studied Architectural Engineering at Cardiff University, and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a member of the Society of Façade Engineers. Peter has spoken at international conferences and webinars on fire and facades and sits on the Society of Façade Engineers and CWCT Fire Committee.

Phil Sedge, Head of Facades at Mace Group. Kicking off his career in the late 1980s, Phil has spent 37 years working in facades building prestigious projects across London working with the industry’s leading façade contractors. Working for Mace Phil leads the way on innovations and industry drivers like productivity, quality and carbon initiatives.

With over 40 years of experience in the aluminum and glass façade industry across demanding international markets—including the Middle East, Dubai, the United States, and Switzerland—Roger Scharer brings exceptional expertise in delivering custom-designed façade engineering solutions. His career encompasses the development of innovative, cost-efficient designs tailored to each project, comprehensive project management from bidding to handover, advanced risk management, and practical construction strategies that ensure successful execution from concept to completion.

Russell is the leader of Arup’s façade business in the UK. Russell has a background in façade and structural engineering and specialises in the design, assessment and construction of all types of façade systems for a broad range of buildings. He also has a strong interest in Building Physics and its application to façade design. Now in London after being based in Asia for many years the projects he has undertaken cover a wide range and scope, from conceptual design and building physics studies, to providing sub-contractor's details. The areas of investigations and resolution of failing facades also form a large part of his work.

His projects are located in the UK, Singapore, Southeast Asia, India, Australia and the Middle East, have given him the breadth and depth of experience in building engineering throughout various markets. He has worked on many landmark projects including many large scale and high-rise developments.

Ryan Butterfield joined David Chipperfield Architects in 2009 after completing his architectural studies at Kingston University. He has a particular expertise in conservation and planning issues and has worked on several large-scale restoration and conversion projects in sensitive London locations, including Café Royal Hotel on Regent Street and One Kensington Gardens in West London. He has also led numerous competitions and studies in the UK and internationally. Ryan is currently project architect for the conversion into a hotel of the former US Embassy building on Grosvenor Square in London. He was made an Associate in 2019 and an Associate Director in 2023.

Shawn embraces the challenge of turning ideas into reality and developing technical solutions in the design of visionary buildings across the globe. His dynamic approach welcomes diversity of thought to the projects he leads, resulting in rich, functional, future-focused developments.

From AHMM’s base in London Simon leads a studio that works in the UK and internationally, engaging public and private clients in the exploration of a particular architecture’s potential to offer delight as well as utility. Simon works on a wide range of scales and typologies. Notable projects include the Angel, Tea and Yellow Buildings as well as Adelaide Wharf, the Saatchi Gallery and Chobham Academy. He recently completed White Collar Factory on Old Street, offices for Google and YouTube at Pancras Square, a tower at 240 Blackfriars, three mixed use projects on Regent Street for the Crown Estate, and an academic building for the University of Amsterdam. He is currently working on projects around the UK, in Europe, the US and India.

Simon is a Trustee of the London School of Architecture and has been chairman of the Architecture Foundation, a trustee of the Architecture Association Foundation, and a visiting professor at The Bartlett and Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has also been Vice President for Education at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and a Chair of Design Review at the former Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment 

He was President of the RIBA from 2021 to 2023, and continues to serve as a member of the Institute's Board and as an RIBA Awards judge. 

Simon engages in the broader architectural discussion as a writer, critic, teacher, judge of competitions, frequent lecturer, examiner, advisor and commentator.

Simon is a solicitor with an Honours degree in Law (University of Hertfordshire), completing his studies at the College of Law Guildford. Before qualifying, Simon spent some time working on construction sites in the industry. Simon has specialised in construction and engineering law and the disputes generated by the industry all his professional career. He is also a chartered arbitrator and an adjudicator.

Simon specialises in all major forms of dispute resolution in construction and engineering disputes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

With over 37 years’ post-qualification experience, Simon is ranked amongst the top construction solicitors in Who’s Who Legal, Chambers and Partners UK, Legal 500 UK and the Legal Experts guides. Simon is classed in the top league in Chambers which deems him to be a widely respected practitioner in the field, both for his legal ability and for his commitment and knowledge of the construction industry as a whole. Similarly, Simon is listed in the Hall of Fame by Legal 500.

As the Envelope team Director, Simone ensures design excellence, manages global client relationships, and oversees commercial and residential projects. His expertise spans diverse markets, including the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and North America.

Relocating to the UK in 2014 after completing an MSc in Architectural Engineering and gaining three years of experience in Italy, Simone shifted his focus to Facade Engineering, emphasizing building physics and environmental impact considerations.

Simone has successfully delivered high-calibre global projects, such as the Museum of the Future (Dubai) with Killa Design, Terra Pavilion for the EXPO 2020 (Dubai) with Grimshaw Architects, Kensington Olympia Redevelopment (London) with SPPARC and Heatherwick Studio, Tower Hamlets Town Hall (London) with AHMM, and Tottenham Football Club Stadium (London) with Populous.

Simone’s versatile professional journey, with diverse roles across various countries and engineering disciplines, uniquely positions him to foster multidisciplinary teamwork, projects lead, embrace interdisciplinary thinking and navigate the complexities of the dynamic global field of architectural and engineering consultancy.

Stephen Tanno graduated from The University of Southampton in 1987 and worked as a Consulting Engineer for the next 16 years, including 5 years with Ove Arup in Sydney and 8 years as Group Director with Buro Happold, where he founded the Façade Engineering Group, in London. In 2003 he joined Schneider GB Ltd initially as UK Technical Director and later as UK Managing Director guiding the company to become a market leader. In 2011 He joined Seele GmbH as Projects Director, and in 2015 he joined Schueco International as Director of Pre-Constructions Services.

He is a chartered engineer in both the UK and Australia and has a consistent track record of leading and delivering complex and bespoke high quality projects. He is a lateral thinker and has an all-round appreciation for design, engineering, and build-ability. He has extensive knowledge of project delivery from initial planning and design stages right through construction and handover. In recent years Stephen has collaborated with numerous architects to develop sustainable and functional façade designs that went on to be implemented to a realistic budget through a reliable delivery mechanism by close collaboration with façade contractors.

Steve Mudie is a Partner at London based cost consultants alinea, having amassed over forty years experience in the industry, twenty of which have been in consultancy. Steve heads up a dedicated façade specialist team that provides unique façade cost, value, procurement and risk advice, specific to alinea projects.

Steve has successfully advised on many notable schemes, across multiple sectors, including The Shard, One New Change, Central Saint Giles, Regents Place Quarter and Bloomberg HQ. Notable alinea projects include 22 Bishopsgate, One Angel Court, St. Giles Circus, 8 Bishopsgate, 1 Leadenhall, and currently the Whiteleys development.

With over 25 years of experience in architecture and construction, Mr. Thang Vo currently serves as the Managing Director of BM Windows. He plays a key role in overseeing export project teams and has been instrumental in the successful execution of numerous complex façade projects in highly demanding markets such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Under his leadership, the BM Windows team has consistently met rigorous technical requirements through seamless coordination from design to on-site execution — delivering solutions that meet the highest international standards and contributing to the positioning of a Vietnamese brand on the global façade map.

Thomas has a high level of experience in structural and facade engineering across a wide range of buildings and infrastructure projects. Previous roles include Global Facade Leader at Mott MacDonald Ltd, Technical Director at Waagner-Biro Stahlbau AG, Technical Director at Seele Austria GmbH and Technical Director at Kingspan Ltd. He was also a Project Manager for ÍAV hf., also known as IPC (Iceland Prime Contractors), and a Senior Structural Facade Engineer at Ove Arup Ltd.

He has also had design and build responsibility on elements of numerous major projects such as Crossrail’s new Paddington station in London, England; Kirk Kapital A/S' new headquarter "Fjordenhus" in Vejle, Denmark; Maersk Panum Tower in Copenhagen, Denmark; Etihad Museum in Dubai, UAE; Glazed Link Library Walk in Manchester, England; Sowwah Galleria in Abu Dhabi, UAE; Trinity Leeds in Leeds, England; Cutty Sark in London, England; the Shard London Bridge Station, England; ARoS “Your Rainbow Panorama” in Aarhus, Denmark; Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland; and Triangeln Station in Malmö, Sweden.

As Lead Concept Design, Tim Debets bridges the gap between technical specialists and external stakeholders. With 17 years of experience in the façade industry, he is both a technically skilled designer and engineer who thrives in collaborative environments, drawing on his international background to work seamlessly across cultures.

He has managed the design of numerous high-profile projects worldwide, from conception through to installation, with a particular focus on London, Eastern Europe, and Scandinavia. Beginning his career in 2005 as a Façade Designer, he progressed to Project Design Manager and now serves as Lead Concept Design, guiding tenders and the early stages of major new projects.

From 2016 to 2018, he oversaw the façade design team for the Varso Tower in Warsaw—then the tallest building in the EU—where his leadership and coordination with contractors, architects, and consultants delivered the outstanding architectural results Scheldebouw is renowned for.

Tom Nancollas is Assistant Director (Design), leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for urban design and conservation in the City. As a Principal in the team, he led on various major projects including the London Museum, 85 Grace Church Street and the City’s Tall Buildings Evidence Base. Since joining the City in 2015, he has become a highly respected figure with deep insight into the Square Mile’s townscape and historic environment and in 2022 was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. 

With three decades of experience in the façade industry, Umut Bülbül has spent the last 25 years at Metal Yapi, where he currently leads operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Coming from a site-based background, he has been directly involved in the full lifecycle of over 61 façade projects, bringing practical insight to every stage of delivery.

Umut focuses on clear coordination, reliable execution, and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and project partners. His approach is grounded, solution-oriented, and shaped by years on site.

He believes that with the right team and mindset, even the most complex challenges can be overcome.