FM Global - Experts & Thought Leaders

During their annual meeting, the members of the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) elected a new Chair. His name: is Max Lakkonen! Max Lakkonen Max Lakkonen is the Managing Director of IFAB – the Institute for Applied Fire Safety Research headquartered in Berlin, Germany. He has been involved with IWMA since 2005, when he gave his first presentation at the International Water Mist Conference. Since 2009, he has been serving as IWMA’s representative in the NFPA 750 technical committee. He is also a member of the NFPA Technical Committees 130. He has been a member of the IWMA Scientific Council for over ten years. leveraging experience Max Lakkonen says, "I am honored to continue the excellent work of Bert Yu (FM Global), the former Chair of the Scientific Council. As the newly appointed Chair, my objective is to leverage my experience to enhance the water mist industry." He adds, "Together, as a Scientific Council, we are committed to serving the fire protection industry in all matters related to water mist systems." IWMA Scientific Council The IWMA Scientific Council is a group of well-experienced fire protection scientists and engineers The election of a new Chairperson for the IWMA Scientific Council had become inevitable after Prof. Hong-Zeng Yu, who had been Chair of the council since 2007, had retired from his position at FM Global and consequently stepped down from his position within IWMA. The IWMA Scientific Council is a group of well-experienced fire protection scientists and engineers from testing laboratories, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), research institutes, and universities around the world. technical and scientific guidance It provides advisory input to IWMA on technical and scientific matters, evaluates the IWMA conference abstracts, and applications for the IWMA Young Talent Award, and offers guidance to the water mist industry. It also participates in research programs and provides technical and scientific guidance to the fire protection industry, especially when related to water mist systems or best practises.

Andrew Bryson has been appointed Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering and Research at FM Global. He also has global responsibility for FM Approvals, an international leader in third-party testing and certification of property loss prevention products and services. Previously, he served as FM Global’s London operations manager. Work experience and qualification Andrew Bryson, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Reading, UK, began his career as a Systems Engineer at Gardline Geosciences Ltd. He first joined FM Global in 1995 serving in a number of Engineering and Underwriting roles, before moving on to risk management functions at GlaxoSmithKline and Cobham plc. In 2016, Andrew Bryson returned to FM Global and assumed the role of London Operations Engineering Manager, before being promoted to his previous position. He succeeds Brion Callori, who will retire on Dec. 31, 2022, after 37 years of service with FM Global.

FM Global, one of t­he world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurers opened the company’s first client-centered experiential risk management facility in Asia Pacific, situated in Singapore Science Park. Designed to meet the complex and diverse needs of the Asia-Pacific region, the FM Global Centre aims to empower clients and prospects in the region to protect their assets today while increasing their longer-term resilience.  risk improvement and management "The FM Global Centre embodies how businesses can take action to realize the business value of risk improvement and increased resilience,” said Malcolm Roberts, FM Global President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He adds, “With the opportunity for first-hand experience in the science of risk management, companies will be empowered to elevate conversations about risk improvement and can more effectively address the challenges of increasing climate risk as well as growth and infrastructure challenges in the region.” experience solutions The 6-story facility spanning 11,613 square meters houses a series of interactive simulation labs The FM Global Centre enables organizations to learn about and experience solutions grounded in the company’s scientific research and engineering expertise, not only to protect property and assets but to keep their businesses going and growing strong. The SGD $80 million, 6-story facility spanning 11,613 square meters houses a series of interactive simulation labs and learning spaces, including an immersive theater that demonstrates how investment in risk improvement can prevent losses and deliver business value. These insights can help organizations make the best decisions to strengthen supply chains, protect owned locations, or locate new facilities and ultimately generate business value. interactive simulation labs The center’s interactive simulation labs have a specific focus on natural hazards, demonstrating how property losses resulting from high-wind events, floods, and earthquakes can be prevented through a focus on greater climate resilience. Other experiential areas include material impact testing, flood simulations, and a virtual warehouse simulation to demonstrate the risks posed by natural hazards. regional focus The FM Global Centre will encourage regional businesses to take action in enhancing their resilience The center is also home to the company’s Asia operations. Present in the Asia Pacific region for 50 years and headquartered in Singapore for nearly 40 of these, FM Global has a regional focus on the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and technology manufacturing sectors, as well as supporting the expansion of global clients into Singapore and the Asia Pacific. It is hoped that the FM Global Centre will contribute significantly to Asia Pacific’s growing loss prevention culture and encourage regional businesses to take action in enhancing their resilience. Improving client resilience “We are a global business with a strong commitment to improving the resilience of our clients in Singapore and across the region to help them better serve their communities and customers. Our fundamental belief is that the majority of loss is preventable, and the FM Global Centre reflects this combination of engineering and insurance insight,” said Tan Hian Hong, Senior Vice President, Operations and Operations Manager - Asia. FM Global Centre The FM Global Centre, which has incorporated Asian design principles to achieve harmony with the landscape, was developed by Ascendas-Singbridge, supported by main contractor Nakano, consultant and designer PT Consultants, M&P Consultants JRP, and interior designers Gensler and Cundall. It is built to FM Global’s FM Approved standards and represents one of the most resilient and well-protected buildings in the Asia Pacific.