The Voice of the Occupier

The ‘Voice of the Occupier’ podcast is hosted by industry expert Allison English and brought to you by the UK Chapter of CoreNet Global. This podcast is your essential guide to understanding the evolving needs of today's occupiers. Allison talks to industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing occupiers today.

The Voice of the Occupier is a business podcast hosted by CoreNet Global UK Chapter, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CoreNet Global UK Chapter hosts The Voice of the Occupier, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Voice of the Occupier - Allison English & Adriana Konjani

  Sep 7, 202629 minS2

  The latest episode of Voice of the Occupier , brought to you by the UK Chapter of CoreNet Global and hosted by Allison English. In this episode, Allison English sits down with Adriana Konjani , GM Real Estate for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Shell, to discuss how corporate real estate can create more inclusive, adaptable and people-focused workplaces. Their conversation explores Shell’s approach to DEI and inclusive workplace design, supporting neurodiversity and wellbeing, balancing global standards with local needs, and how technology and AI could enable more adaptive workplace experiences. Adriana also shares how real estate’s role at Shell has evolved from managing buildings to becoming a strategic business partner focused on enabling people, culture and performance. If you're interested in workplace strategy, inclusive design, the future of corporate real estate, and creating environments where people can do their best work, this episode is well worth a listen. Thanks for listening. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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  Episode #4

  Voice of the Occupier - Allison English & Richard Jamison

  Aug 3, 202630 minS2

  The latest episode of Voice of the Occupier , brought to you by the UK Chapter of CoreNet Global and hosted by Allison English. In this episode, Allison sits down with Richard Jamieson, UK Head of Property and Procurement at Grant Thornton, to discuss how workplace projects can deliver meaningful impact for people, businesses, and the wider community. Their conversation explores Grant Thornton's award-winning London office project, the role of sustainability and social value in workplace design, how reusing materials and engaging the supply chain can dramatically reduce carbon emissions, and why collaboration, accessibility, and long-term thinking are shaping the future of corporate real estate. If you're interested in workplace strategy, ESG, sustainable fit-outs, and creating spaces that make a lasting impact, this episode is well worth a listen. Thanks for listening. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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  Episode #3

  Voice of the Occupier - Allison English & Mara Cummings

  Jul 2, 202633 minS2

  Voice of the Occupier is brought to you by the UK Chapter of CoreNet Global and hosted by Allison English, Co-founder of Aéto. In this episode, Allison sits down with Mara Cummings, Senior Vice President and Head of International Real Estate and Facility Operations at Warner Bros. Discovery, to explore the evolving role of corporate real estate in supporting global business, workplace experience, and organisational change. Their conversation looks at what it takes to lead international real estate and facilities operations in a fast-moving media and entertainment business, the importance of aligning workplace strategy with business priorities, and the skills needed to navigate complexity across global portfolios. If you're interested in corporate real estate leadership, the future of workplace and facilities operations, and how occupiers are responding to changing business needs, this episode is well worth a listen. Thanks for listening. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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  Episode #2

  Voice of the Occupier - Mike Povey

  Apr 20, 202624 minS2

  <p>Voice of the Occupier is brought to you by the UK Chapter of CoreNet Global and hosted by Allison English, Co-founder of Aéto.</p><p>In this episode, Allison speaks with Mike Povey, VP of Corporate Services for Europe at Visa, about how corporate real estate is evolving to support better business outcomes.</p><p>They explore Visa’s move to Canary Wharf, the opportunity to create a workplace from a blank canvas, and how location, talent, and client proximity influence strategic decisions. Mike also shares his perspective on designing workplaces that help people do their best work, bal...

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  Episode #1

  Voice of the Occupier - Allison English & Steve Wright

  Mar 4, 202625 minS2

  <p>Voice of the Occupier is brought to you by the <b>UK Chapter of CoreNet Global</b> and hosted by <b>Allison English</b>, Co-founder of Aéto.</p><p>In this episode, Allison speaks with <b>Steve Wright</b>, Global Director of Workplace Design at GSK and the <b>2026 CoreNet Global President</b>, to explore the evolving role of workplace design and the challenges facing occupiers in today’s corporate real estate landscape.</p><p>Together, they discuss the opportunities shaping the future of work and what organisations need to consider as they design workplaces that better support peo...

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