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Baachu Talk FM Podcast
A Podcast For Facilities & Workplace Service Professionals
Episode 13: Sherif Khaled, Chair, Africa FM
Baachu Talk FM is a new show produced by Baachu Rain and hosted by Baskar Sundaram where top FM leaders discuss their work journeys to success. My podcast brings fascinating conversations with some of the most experienced insightful facilities services people in the world straight to listeners all over the world!
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Today's Guest is Sherif Maged Khaled
Introducing Sherif: a seasoned facility management expert with over 26 years of experience spanning Housing, Housekeeping, Landscape, Real Estate, Sustainability, and Transportation Departments.
At HAMZA ASSOCIATES, Sherif’s role as a Structural Engineer led to the design of the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, backed by UNESCO sponsorship.
Educationally, Sherif boasts an MBA from AUC, a Master of Science in Engineering, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Cairo University.
Currently, Sherif’s influence resonates as the Africa FM Chair, Co-Founder, former Vice Chair of EGYFMA, and Global FM board member representing EGYFMA. His membership in APPA Institute for Facilities Management adds to his prestige.
Sherif’s impact extends to AUC as an FM instructor, subject matter expert, and course developer. Additionally, he serves as a LEED Auditor for FM 41,000 via BSI, showcasing his commitment to sustainability.
Sherif’s legacy shines as a driving force in facility management, inspiring through expertise, innovation, and unwavering dedication.
At HAMZA ASSOCIATES, Sherif’s role as a Structural Engineer led to the design of the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, backed by UNESCO sponsorship.
Educationally, Sherif boasts an MBA from AUC, a Master of Science in Engineering, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Cairo University.
Currently, Sherif’s influence resonates as the Africa FM Chair, Co-Founder, former Vice Chair of EGYFMA, and Global FM board member representing EGYFMA. His membership in APPA Institute for Facilities Management adds to his prestige.
Sherif’s impact extends to AUC as an FM instructor, subject matter expert, and course developer. Additionally, he serves as a LEED Auditor for FM 41,000 via BSI, showcasing his commitment to sustainability.
Sherif’s legacy shines as a driving force in facility management, inspiring through expertise, innovation, and unwavering dedication.
Embark on a journey recounting his architectural roots and his eclectic ventures across industries, culminating in his illustrious tenure at AT&T. Unveil a treasure trove of firsthand insights as John unravels the FM metamorphosis, spotlighting the global organizational influence and the dawn of FM academic programs that now enrich emerging talents. Engage in this enriching dialogue, a compass for steering through transformation and architecting the forthcoming era of facility management.
In this episode, we will discuss Sherif’s,
- Deep gratitude to Catholic school education and influence of inspiring sisters.
- Grandfather’s guidance for better education, steering towards civil engineering dream.
- Experience in Cairo University’s civil engineering program that later became a stepping stone.
- Army service for a year, a period of growth and discipline.
- Entrance into HAMZA Associates, launching journey in structural engineering.
- Passionate pursuit of Biblioteca’s structural quality, overcoming challenges.
- Perspective as a structural engineering on transformative Bibiloteca project involvement.
- Coincidental FM entry at a wedding party, sparking unexpected career path.
- Unanticipated shift from doubting teaching to flourishing as an educator.
- Treasured moments and experiences cherished during teaching.
- Thoughts on FM’s core essence: people-centric focus shaping his viewpoint.
- Co-founding EGYFMA, elevating FM landscape across Africa.
- Hosting pivotal conferences to expand EGYFMA’s influence. • Navigating cross-cultural terrain, expanding FM across diverse Africa.
- Perspective of impact of football passion on Africa’s FM landscape.
- Witness of FM’s evolution and technology’s pivotal role over decades.
- Diverse passions: Football, volunteering, and Rapid Random’s structural engineering.
- Inspiration drawn from family figures: Father, mother, grandfather, UCC’s chief engineer.
- Advice to future FM Managers.
Powerful Nuggests from the Episode
• Everything that you can lay your hand on and get educated on can be a big plus for you.
• This is one of the things I ask of my children, my students, and co-workers – respect and responsibility in your life.
• Whatever happens, you have to tell the truth, whatever the consequences are.
• Get educated all the time. Never stop. Education is the key to your success in Facility Management.
• IFMA is the first association that made me love Facility Management. I’m very passionate about the IFMA.
• As a Facility Manager, which is all about people, you have to be kind to people. That’s it.
If you are kind to people, you will be a successful Facility Manager.
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