International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

• Mission: To advance collective knowledge, value, and growth for Facility Management (FM) professionals to perform at the highest level.

• Founded: 1980

• Founders: Information on specific founders is not available.

• Key People:

• Michael V. Geary, CAE - President and CEO

• Lynn Baez, FMP, SFP, IFMA Fellow - Chair, Enterprise VP of Facilities and Workplace, McKesson

• Headquarters: 800 Gessner Rd., Ste. 725, Houston, TX 77024, USA

• Number of Employees: Not specified

• Revenue: Not specified

• Known For: Being the world’s largest and most widely recognized association for facility management professionals, supporting over 25,000 members in more than 140 countries.

Products

• Credentials:

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM): Credential for experienced facility management professionals globally recognized.

• Facility Management Professional (FMP): Credential designed for FM professionals to develop skills and confidence. Over 20,000 professionals have earned this credential worldwide.

• Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP): Credential focusing on sustainability in the FM industry.

• Description and Key Features: Credentials offered by IFMA are highly respected within the FM industry, demonstrating a commitment to quality and performance excellence. The FMP credential has become an industry standard for emerging facility professionals, indicating advanced skills and proficiency essential for career advancement.

Recent Developments

• New Executive: Michael V. Geary, CAE, appointed as President & CEO of IFMA effective February 10, 2025.

• Executive Board Changes: New members have been appointed to the IFMA EMEA Executive Board, including Erik Jaspers (Chair), Helena Skjeld (Vice Chair), and Peter Prischl (Second Vice Chair).

• Reaching Milestones: IFMA announced surpassing 20,000 global earners of the Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential.

• Partnerships and Advocacy: IFMA works with industry-related stakeholders and associations in regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to advocate for FM policy and standards and establish strong regional FM communities.

Recent Achievements

• Celebration of Growth: Celebrated the significant impact and growth in the facility management industry by reaching 20,000 FMP credential holders globally.

• Industry Influence: IFMA continues to be key in developing international FM standards and informing FM-related policy through interaction with global decision-makers.

• Networking and Development: Continued to provide career resources, continuing education, and host year-round global events for facility management professionals.

Additional Information

• Number of Members: Over 25,000 members in more than 140 countries.

• Managed Space: Over 839 billion square feet of space managed by IFMA members.

• Industry Impact: $774 billion in products and services purchased annually by IFMA members.

Contact Information

• Address: 800 Gessner Rd., Ste. 725, Houston, TX 77024, USA

• Phone: +1-713-623-4362

• Email: Not specified for general inquiries but specific contacts available for media and communications.

• Website: [IFMA Official Website](https://www.ifma.org)