LUGANO
The International Maintenance Association (IMA) is proud to announce the formation of its Advisory Board for the term 2025–2028, bringing together an exceptional group of global leaders, academics, and professionals in maintenance and asset management.
Our Advisory Board is comprised of 34 distinguished members from across five continents, representing a wide range of expertise, industries, and geographies. Together, they will play a pivotal role in guiding IMA’s strategic direction, strengthening our knowledge base, and ensuring that we remain aligned with international standards and industry best practices.
To ensure fairness, the profiles of our Advisory Board members are presented in alphabetical order, with all members equally recognized for their contributions and leadership.
Our Advisory Board Members
https://www.ima-world.org/advisoryboard
The Role of the Advisory Board
Advisory Board Members will contribute to:
Shaping IMA’s long-term strategy and global initiatives.
Providing thought leadership on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in maintenance and asset management.
Supporting IMA events, programs, and publications with their expertise.
Fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
An Open Call for Contributions
We encourage Advisory Board members to share research papers, industry case studies, publications, and resources that reflect their expertise and align with IMA’s mission. Selected contributions will be featured on our website and community platforms, helping to strengthen our collective knowledge base and inspire professionals worldwide.
A Global Step Forward
With this diverse Advisory Board, IMA reaffirms its mission to be a truly global platform—driving innovation, promoting standards, and advancing maintenance and asset management practices across industries and regions.
We warmly welcome each Advisory Board Member and look forward to their active engagement in shaping the future of maintenance worldwide.
International Maintenance Association (IMA) https://www.ima-world.org/advisoryboard
Dr. Zohair Al Sarraj Meets with IMA Leadership at Lugano Office to Discuss Future Development Lugano, Switzerland
In a significant step towards the continuous growth and strategic development of the International Maintenance Association (IMA), Dr. Zohair Al Sarraj (Saudi Arabia) visited the IMA office in Lugano, Switzerland, for an important meeting.
He was joined by key IMA leaders, including:
Claudio Rolandi (Italy)
Mohd Abu Afifeh (Jordan)
Daniel Pfammatter (Switzerland)
Dr. Muhammad Al Fouzan (Saudi Arabia)
The meeting focused on shaping the future development of IMA, exploring new initiatives to enhance the association’s global outreach and its role in setting industry standards for maintenance and asset management. Discussions also centered on strengthening international collaborations and expanding IMA's influence across diverse sectors and regions.
On 16th September 2024, the International Maintenance Association (IMA) held a significant Research Committee Meeting at the I-Suite Hotel in Rimini, Italy. The meeting was chaired by Adolfo Crespo Márquez (Spain) and gathered key figures from across the globe to discuss the vital topic of Digitalization of Asset Strategies and Asset Management, with a focus on how these innovations impact maintenance practices at all levels.
The esteemed attendees included:
Dr. Zohair Al Sarraj (Saudi Arabia)
Adolfo Crespo Márquez (Spain) – Chairman
Asim Khalid AlYemni (Saudi Arabia)
Claudio Rolandi (Italy)
Tomas Hladik (Czech Republic)
Mohd Abu Afifeh (Jordan)
Alan Wilson (UK)
During the meeting, the committee explored how the integration of digital technologies and AI can reshape asset management strategies, particularly in optimizing maintenance operations. Discussions highlighted the growing importance of predictive maintenance, real-time data analytics, and AI-driven decision-making in improving the efficiency, safety, and longevity of assets.
This meeting is part of IMA’s ongoing commitment to advancing maintenance standards through innovation and collaboration across the global industry.
On 16 September 2024, members of the International Maintenance Association (IMA) proudly represented both IMA World and IMA-CN (China) at the prestigious EuroMaintenance24 (EM24) Conference held in Rimini, Italy.
This globally recognized event provided an excellent platform for IMA members to engage in insightful discussions, explore the latest trends in maintenance and reliability, and form valuable connections with industry professionals from around the world.
EuroMaintenance24 is one of Europe's leading conferences, gathering maintenance leaders, practitioners, and innovators. With a diverse agenda that includes keynote speeches, technical sessions, and workshops, the event focuses on the future of maintenance, with topics such as digitalization, sustainability, and predictive maintenance at the forefront.
IMA's delegation took full advantage of this opportunity, strengthening the association's global presence and enhancing collaborations with international experts. These connections will help advance IMA's mission to elevate maintenance standards worldwide and facilitate the exchange of knowledge across regions, including China's rapidly growing maintenance industry.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to expand our global partnerships and drive innovation in the field of maintenance.
In the 22nd TnPM Equipment Operation and Maintenance Conference and Global TPM Development Forum in 2024 in Shenzhen - China, It has been decided to establish and implent the TnPM GaoYao Award (International Gold Award) to inspire advancement, innovation management sincere cooperation and give back to society.
Number of Awards:
The award will have:
- 1 International Gold Award
- 1 gold and 2 silver awards for national nominees
- The award will be awarded by several intenational nominations
IMA CHAIRMAN DR. ZOHAIR AL SARRAJ PARTICIPATING AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER IN THE 22ND TnPM EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE AND GLOBAL TPM DEVELOPMENT FORUM IN 2024 IN SHENZHEN - CHINA
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The Founding Members Comprise:
Dr. Emanuale Carpanzano (Supsi)
Dr. Claudio Rolandi (Supsi)
Dr. Jamal El-Chaar (Supsi)
Dr. Mohamad Fouzan ( Arab Institute of Maintenance)
Dr. Zohair AISarraj (CEO Specialist Group)
Prof. Li Baowen, Mr. Guido Walt (Wear-Management)
Dr. Alan Wilson (Carmichael Smith Ltd.)
Participants in the Forum valued the Formation of the International Maintenance Association and urged a speedy launching of the IMA into Globalization.
The Founding Members recommended that the Association Headquarter is set in Lugano, Switzerland in line with the neutrality principles of the Association and to be formed under the Applicable laws of Switzerland The Founding Members announced the formation of an interim Board of Directors (BoD) that will serve for two years and function to manage the institutional phase of the Association.
It was agreed to nominate an additional representative in the Board by each Founding Member, thereby the Interim Board would comprise Twelve(12) members. Additional members could be added to the Board as required to a total of twenty (20) members.
Worl d Maintenance Forum (WMF) will be the biannual Congress of the IMA. The Venue and date will be announced later.
The Founding Members urge societies,institutions, enterprisesand individual to collaborate and contribute to the goalsand objectivesof the IMA.
Founding Members appointed Dr. Zohair AI Sarraj to act asthe IMA Chairman for the Interim Period.
During the period of 4 to 6 September 2013, the World Maintenance Forum held in the City of Lugano, Switzerland, under the auspices of the WMF and SUPSI University, announced the formation of the International Maintenance Association IMA with the vision to:
“Global Platform for Knowledge Exchange of Effective Maintenance Practicesand Management”
The Goals of the Association are to:
Develop and promote the appropriate use of effective methods and tools to maintain facilities and machinery, etc.
Enrich the knowledge of the latest techniques and research in maintenance science and technology.
Founding Members are comprised of Institutions, Research and Development, Academics, Enterprises and Individuals from various world regions collaborated to form the International Maintenance Association (IMA).