Michael A. Beauregard

Procurement Expert Formerly Global Category Lead, IBM

Michael is a subject matter expert in the built environment, with more than 20 years experience in the

fields of Architecture, Construction, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing. His professional experience blends

supply chain process methodologies, finance principles, and operations management to enable the

clients Direct and Indirect facility management spend. As a strategic consultant, he has delivered

measurable results, evidenced by improved key performance indicators and significant corporate

indirect expense savings annually. His integrated approach to Facility Management has provided

transformative solutions for multiple fortune 500 companies corporate services organizations, improving

performance and reducing the cost contribution associated with indirect corporate spending.

Michael’s research explores the role of decision making in Facility Operations and Maintenance as an

enabler of operational performance. His recent research efforts resulted in a decision support tool for K-

12 Facility Directors and advancements in BIM education. Michael is a current member of the

Environmental Technology Building Information Modeling (ETBIM) Lab at Arizona State University.