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PhilLIP Ratcliffe.
Phil is a highly respected and well regarded CRE, Project and FM Advisory professional, based in the UK but supporting businesses globally.
Specialising in FM transition and mobilisation, Phil's fun-but-professional energy and active listening skills really do enable him to bring teams together, keeping everyone focused, organised and able to communicate effectively, even under pressure.
Phil has supported global corporates in realising their CRE portfolio goals and has enjoyed building long-lasting relationships as a result. After starting and building Project Management & FM Consultancy, Procore Project Solutions, in 2002, Phil merged with global real estate and construction giant, Drees & Sommer, managing their UK business until leaving to create CODE in 2023.
Phil lives in Hampshire with his wife and dog, and enjoys trying to play tennis as well as acting as Governor for his local secondary school.
Edward del Monte.
Accredited Facilitator, LEGO® Serious Play® Methodology
Human Centred Design (certified practitioner)
MCR.w
MCIPS
Certified Coach
Ed brings over 25 years of expertise across multiple industries, leading high-performing teams and driving impactful results worldwide. With a people-centred approach, he has helped organisations streamline operations, improve performance, and build meaningful connections across functions.
Ed combines play and creativity in his work, using tools like LEGO® Serious Play® to make problem-solving an engaging and collaborative experience. He believes in blending performance with well-being, creating environments where people feel empowered and connected. Ed’s mission is clear: when we tap into our full potential, extraordinary outcomes naturally follow.
As an Executive Coach, Ed is all about unlocking potential and building powerful team dynamics. Using neuroscience-backed techniques his coaching sparks positive behavioural change, bringing out the best in each person and inspiring teams to thrive.
Ed has a GSP hound called Hector, has delved into the world of short-story writing in his spare time and can be also be found on the Padel tennis court.
Chris Harris.
Passionate about innovation and an advocate for digitisation, embracing new ways of working to drive progress.
Chris has more than 30 years of experience in construction and Corporate Real Estate based in Europe, Asia PAC, and the Middle East. He has a strong focus on CRE Strategy & Execution, encompassing:
- Real Estate acquisition, design, construction, disposal
- Development of CRE Project Management Models
His personal approach emphasises understanding the business' purpose and aligning corporate real estate strategies and change programs with the organisation's overall goal. Chris’ diverse background as a contractor, consultant, tenant representative, and client give him a multifaceted view of the industry. Seeing things through these various lenses provides a holistic understanding of real estate and construction from the perspective of different stakeholder groups.
Chris is an introverted leader and empathetic listener, authentic and compassionate, a deep thinker who provides thoughtful insight when faced with complex challenges and can remain calm and confident in a crisis!
RUTGER VELDMAN.
Rutger is a seasoned executive in the area of CRE and FM, with many years of experience in fast-paced, international organisations.
He's passionate about building and leading teams of professionals in an authentic and empathetic way, enabling team members ro reach their full potential. Rutger is experienced in creating innovative strategies, making key decisions, stakeholder management and working with other professionals to achieve goals, solve problems and have fun whilst doing it.
His specific areas of interest are real estate transformations, portfolio optimisation and activation, and campus developments.
Rutger lives in Scheveningen on the Dutch coast with his family, enjoys football and rugby and loves to travel.