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Release date: 31 July 2026
The IWFM Impact Awards are among the most respected accolades in workplace and facilities management, recognising individuals and organisations that are driving meaningful impact across the profession. The Leader of the Year category celebrates those who demonstrate exceptional leadership, inspire others, and make a lasting contribution to their teams, organisations and the wider industry.
Patricia has built a reputation as an exceptional leader in facilities management, recognised for her ability to translate global trends into commercially impactful strategies for clients. Drawing on a strong client-side foundation, she combines strategic insight, operational expertise and a natural curiosity to deliver measurable results across a diverse international portfolio.
Under Patricia's leadership, Macro has achieved significant growth, including an 80% expansion of its retail portfolio over the past five years. She has also championed innovation through the adoption of smart building and IoT solutions, while embedding data-driven decision-making and sustainability practices into operational delivery.
From frontline teams to executive leadership discussions, Patricia is known for bringing clarity, discipline and a strong focus on outcomes. Her ability to connect people, strategy and operational excellence has established her as a trusted advisor to clients and an inspiring leader within the facilities management profession.
"Being named a finalist for this award is a real honour, and one I want to share with every member of our EMEA team. This recognition reflects the dedication, resilience and collaborative spirit that our people bring to facilities management across the region every single day. I'm proud to represent that here."
Patricia Soria
"Patricia's nomination is incredibly well deserved. She is an exceptional leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to people. Her ability to drive growth, inspire high-performing teams and deliver outstanding outcomes for clients has made a significant impact across our business. We are immensely proud to see her recognised by IWFM and wish her every success at the awards."
Ross Abbate, Macro CEO
The winners will be announced at the IWFM Impact Awards ceremony on 8 October 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.
Please join us in congratulating Patricia on this fantastic and well-deserved achievement.
