BIO

Bringing together multidisciplinary insight, strategic leadership and a global perspective, JOSE DIAZ works at the intersection of facility management, building operations, sustainability, construction and organizational transformation. Over the course of his career, he has managed A+, A and B portfolios across Mexico, Latin America and the U.S., spanning master planning, capital planning, sustainability programs, commissioning oversight and asset lifecycle management within industrial, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare, mission-critical, commercial, corporate and residential environments.

Holding a BSc in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, as well as executive education from Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Maryland, University of Cape Town, and Rice University, Jose is also a Chartered Engineer and Licensed Electrical Inspector, with 22 years in the built environment. He combines technical depth with a strong focus on change management, cultural intelligence and high-performing teams.

Jose helps organizations navigate complex projects while building resilient, adaptable workplaces and cultures where people can thrive. His extensive work in implementing international and national codes at the FM level, combined with his expertise in infrastructure performance and organizational change, enables him to connect building decisions with broader business outcomes. He is also a passionate advocate for the advancement of FM across Latin America.

An active IFMA volunteer leader, Jose is a founding member and Vice President of the IFMA Mexico Chapter, serves on the board of the Corporate Facilities Council and chairs the LATAM Lighthouse initiative. He also supports the Sustainability Committee for Workplace Evolutionaries (WE Green), contributes to the Eric Teicholz SFP Scholarship Committee and leads the Global SFP Case Studies initiative. His commitment to the profession has earned IFMA recognition at the chapter, council and global levels, including the Emerging Professional of the Year award.

With CFM, FMP and SFP credentials, Jose continues to foster the growth of the FM profession through speaking, mentorship and knowledge sharing. As he prepares to become an IFMA Qualified Instructor, he will help expand access to certification programs, including Spanish-language offerings. Across his work and volunteer service, Jose remains focused on connecting excellence, professional development and inclusive leadership to make facility management more visible, strategic and better understood, while helping shape the next generation of facility managers.