2019 IAKS UK Spring Event

Enjoy building visits and seminars, and explore the park

CEO of Kannewischer Management AG

After completing his MBA and Ph.D. in economic sciences at University St.Gallen (Switzerland), Dr Stefan Kannewischer has worked for four years at strategy consultants Bain & Company in Zurich, Munich and London. In 2001, he became Managing Director of the Swiss family business Kannewischer Management AG that has been since 1972 a specialist in consulting, technical design and operations of public swimming pools + thermal spas. Kannewischer Collection operates six thermal spas in Germany. He became President of IAKS Switzerland in 2009 and since 2015 he has been President of IAKS worldwide. In 2017, he was appointed by IOC President Thomas Bach to two IOC Commissions.

A qualified engineer who also has a Master’s in Business Administration, Charles started at Sport England in 2008 as Property Director where he is responsible for the Capital Investment Programme for public sports facilities, a multi-disciplinary practice.

Charles came to Sport England from MDA Consulting where he was Chairman and CEO.

He began his career at Jaguar before joining Sainsbury’s where he spent 25 years progressing to become Director of Construction and Facilities, managing an annual budget of over £500 million.

Charles is a trustee on the London Marathon Trust, Royal Albert Docks Trust, Foal Farm and the Manchester Velodrome Trust.

Ola Mattsson is a development consultant for LOA’s Team Sports. With over five years at LOA he has a wide variety of successful projects behind him. Ola Mattsson has considerable experience of advising clients, activists and clubs, and of consulting with architects and other specialists to provide innovative, creative meeting places for the leisure pursuits of the future.

Prior to his engagement at LOA, Ola headed the Blocs & Walls project in Copenhagen that won an IAKS bronze award in 2015. Here he had the role of employer, project development, fundraiser and architect. Ola holds a masters degree in Philology and Conflict management from the university of Copenhagen.

In 2007 Flemming Anders Overgaard started the company Keingart (previous Keinicke & Overgaard Architects) together with Maria Keinicke Davidsen.
Flemming focuses on designing and managing processes in which people with very different backgrounds can come together to develop surprising and innovative solutions together. Through his many years of practical experience in the analysis, programming, sketching, planning and project management of schools, sports facilities and activating urban spaces, Flemming has formed an excellent understanding of the factors that are critical to the successful development of future-oriented facilities.

As partner in Keingart Flemming has conducted the realization of a series of sportscenters, outdoor facilities and urban interventions all over Denmark. Flemming’s knowledge of research, construction and process management have been strengthened and documented through the PhD thesis “Paradoxes in the early stages of construction projects” which was
defended at the Danish Centre for Sports and Architecture, Royale Academy of Arts in Copenhagen.

Mike, who founded LA architects with Elizabeth Adams in 1992, is a highly experienced and motivated architect and interior designer. He works closely with each and every Client to ensure that the designs we produce are to the very highest standards, and sees opportunity in everything, using this to raise the aspirations of those around him.

Dedicated to delivering long term good quality solutions that inspire, he is equally proud of the success of Guildford Spectrum as he is of a small Japanese Tea House in Cardiff.

A specialist and expert in the delivery of sports and leisure, arts and community public buildings, Mike has been an advisor to Sport England and other European Sports Governing bodies and Olympic Authorities. He has also been a tutor at Cardiff College, an ‘RIBA Awards’ judge, and played a key role in the RIBA previously on the board of RIBA Enterprises responsible for NBS and the RIBA board.

Beyond architecture, Mike’s passions embrace Aikido, Japanese culture, sailing…fast, and of course, Welsh rugby!

Tony Wallace is an experienced Sports and Leisure professional with over 20 years within the leisure industry working for GLL, London’s leading Charitable Social Enterprise and largest leisure operator in the UK.

Tony is a Regional Director for GLL, responsible for the successful strategic service delivery of sport, leisure and cultural services in London that include the iconic London Aquatics Centre and Copper Box Arena on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Tony has a strong background in operational Leisure and International Venue Management with extensive experience in facility management, project management, commissioning and opening new facilities, licensing, security, programming and promotion.

In his role Tony has gained extensive experience in the following areas; community sport, leisure, health and fitness delivery, elite sport provision, managing international sporting venues, athlete services and working with National Sports Governing Bodies.

Tony also has a track record for delivering high profile sporting and non sporting events from concept, through planning stages to successful delivery; this includes liaising with key stakeholders and event organisers. Highlights include; Aviva London Grand Prix 2005 - 2012, Coldplay in Concert 2005, Modern Pentathlon World Championships 2009 and 2011, Balfour Beatty London Youth Games, Tri Nations Swimming, Brasil Olympic Training Camp and more recently international events within the Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre.

Tony has been an integral part of GLL’s Olympic Team since its formation and was part of the GLL team advising on the business planning and design of the London Aquatics Centre. He also played a lead role in launching the GLL Sport Foundation which has gained acclaim for its support of young athletes from leading people in the sports and political arena.

Tony is an Honours Graduate in Leisure and Tourism Management as well as holding a number of vocational qualifications including the Institute of Sports and Recreation Management Certificate.