Mace has appointed Andrew Smart as head of its FM consultancy business to lead the businesses global growth plans
Andrew Smart re-joins the operative business after 10 years away.
The appointment follows the publication of Mace’s 2026 strategy, outlining ambitious plans for the next five years as a purpose-driven business, setting bold sustainability and diversity targets.
A crucial time of growth
Smart brings a wealth of experience within the FM industry, having previously held roles at CBRE, Cushman and Wakefield, and Sodexo.
Smart is a respected thought leader across the FM and workplace industry and has featured as a regular in various industry events.
As head of FM Consultancy, Smart will grow and develop the global consultancy team and the service offer in line with Mace’s strategy, to adopt new technology and approaches that focus on creating the best possible end-user experience in the most sustainable and effective way.
Andrew Smart said: “I am delighted to re-join Mace at a crucial time of growth, helping clients to transform their workplace experience and driving optimised and sustainable solutions for global corporate occupiers.
“Mace’s Operate business already has an enviable reputation as a long-standing partner of choice for some of the world’s biggest brands.
“I am excited about the opportunity to build on this and to drive our Facilities Management Consultancy business to be the leading provider of intelligent solutions and advisory services to clients across the globe.
Ross Abbate, CEO for Operate, said: “At such a crucial time for the facilities and workplace industry I am delighted to welcome Andrew back to Mace, where his work will be paramount in growing our service offer and supporting our ambition to deliver exceptional experiences for our workplace clients.
“Andrew and the FM Consultancy team are a crucial part of the workplace management journey, and with their combined experience I’ve no doubt Mace’s Operate business will be one step closer to being an industry-leading workplace provider.”
