Thierry Huggler

Head of Facility Management at UEFA - Board Member IFMA Switzerland Chapter

Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Passionate about Facility Management with a proven track record of driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across global operations. I thrive on complexity, whether managing international remits or implementing Facility Services Center models that deliver flexibility, cross-functional synergy, and solutions aligned with core business priorities. My mission: create smarter, greener, and more collaborative workplaces that empower people, optimize resources, and reduce environmental impact. Core Strengths Facility Services Leadership – delivering operational excellence and sustainable value Contract & Vendor Management – building strong partnerships for long-term impact Global Purchasing & Sourcing – office supplies, security, and eco-friendly solutions Space Planning & Optimization – ergonomic design, EHS compliance, and energy efficiency New Ways of Working – transforming spaces to foster collaboration and innovation Security & EHS – ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable environments CAFM Systems Integration – leveraging technology for seamless FM operations FM Processes & Standards – ProLeMo methodology and sustainability-driven best practices Real Estate Expertise – Geneva market and Romandie region AutoCAD Certified – Level 1 Associative Engagement Our strength lies in collective intelligence and knowledge sharing to build a modern, agile, and sustainable Facility Management. As a volunteer board member of IFMA Suisse, I am committed to: Promoting collaboration Developing training programs Strengthening the FM network Together, we create real added value for IFMA members and shape the future of Facility Management.

Experience

  • Board Member at IFMA Switzerland Chapter
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of Facility Management at UEFA
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Director Facilities, Europe at Incyte
    Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 · 11 mos

    Project Management (EU Headquarter project) Manage the European Facilities budget Responsible of the global security of the company properties Supervise design, construction work and/or renovation of the EU offices Manage the car fleet and Swiss mobility plan FM Sourcing - office furniture, IFM, Cleaning, security and services) Manage on site facilities services and providers (reception, security, mails, maintenance, cleaning, handyman, conference room setting up, catering, vending, document management, archives) Space planning Facility Management processes, SLA and KPI’s

  • Consultant Senior en Facility Management at AREMIS Group
    Sep 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Facility Management Consulting: - Facility Management Anticipatif - Norme et processus ProLeMo (normes SIA 416, DIN 277, DIN 18960, EN 15221) - Strategic analysis and FM organization - Workplace management - New ways of working (NWoW), - Energy management, - Contract management - Cost optimization - Services to customers, - KPI's and SLA - Dashboard - Security - Purchasing

  • Office Services Manager at Cargill
    Apr 2002 - Aug 2015 · 13 yrs 5 mos

    Head of Facility Services Leading a team of 11 people. Purchasing goods and services. Managing EHS security (access, fire, first aid, ergonomics). Organizing and managing 27 company flats that can be used as a hotel or for short term residence. Overseeing logistics including floor plans, moves, technical maintenance. Optimizing the management of the printers and copiers (160 devices). Collaborating with the architects on new building projects (technical and architectural analysis, and real estate market research). Looking after internal spaces (redesigning of spaces, fitting out offices with furniture and equipment, renovating, and optimizing of spaces). Looking after leases (main buildings and company flats). Collaborating with European procurement (for all projects linked with the Facility Services). Overseeing all assets (technical devices, hardware, furniture, and company flats). Managing service contracts (cleaning, security, furniture, and technical maintenance). Directing 4 different budgets of a total of 13 million Swiss francs. Embedding and optimizing services (work processes and training plan). Running various projects (security, computer room, patch panel, and generator).