United Kingdom · Property and facilities · Principal/Manager (12-16 years)

Chief Facilities Officer

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Experience bandPrincipal/Manager (12-16 years)
Direct reports3-8 reports
Reports toVP of Global Facilities & Real Estate
UK framework levelUsually someone running a function, or a director

Also advertised as Director of Facilities · Head of Corporate Real Estate · Senior Director, Property Services · Portfolio Director, FM

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

IWFM Extended Level 6 Diploma in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 6 · covers 3 of 15 standards

IWFM Level 6 Certificate in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 6 · covers 3 of 15 standards

IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 4 · covers 11 of 15 standards

IWFM Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 5 · covers 8 of 15 standards

iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management iCan Qualifications Limited · Level 4 · covers 5 of 15 standards

IWFM Level 5 Award in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 5 · covers 5 of 15 standards

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The units you would start with

Introducing and leading change in an organisation and managing the impact on facilities management IWFM Extended Level 6 Diploma in Facilities Management

Oversee works and maintenance facilities IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice

Managing facilities management projects IWFM Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management

Facilities management projects iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management

The future skills this job leans on

Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision

AI Governance Fluency using AI responsibly

Sustainability Fluency building care for people and planet into the work

Systems Fluency seeing the whole picture

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Introducing and leading change in an organisation and managing the impact on facilities management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 3 of 15 standards Level 6
Oversee works and maintenance facilities Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 11 of 15 standards Level 4
Managing facilities management projects Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 8 of 15 standards Level 5
Facilities management projects iCan Qualifications Limited · covers 5 of 15 standards Level 4

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2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Chief Facilities Officer?

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The new skills this role is being asked for

Adaptive Leadership in Hybrid Environments
ESG Strategy & Reporting Mastery

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The future skills this job leans on

Data Fluencyturning numbers into a decision
AI Governance Fluencyusing AI responsibly
Sustainability Fluencybuilding care for people and planet into the work
Systems Fluencyseeing the whole picture

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3What this role really is

A Chief Facilities Officer sets the strategy for a property portfolio or a key functional area, such as capital projects or hard services. The role covers making sure buildings work, are safe, and are cost effective. It involves managing managers, driving major initiatives, and making decisions that affect the bottom line.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

IWMS/CAFM (IBM Tririga, ARCHIBUS, ServiceChannel) Strategic

You'll lead platform selection and enterprise-wide implementation, defining data governance policies and architecting the system to align with our strategic goals. You're not just using it; you're shaping it.

BMS/BAS (Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo) Strategic

You'll approve capital projects for system upgrades/replacement and set enterprise-wide energy management strategies based on BMS data and capabilities. You'll use the data to drive big decisions.

Project Management (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud) Strategic

You'll oversee the entire capital project portfolio for your functional area or region. You'll use platform data to analyse contractor performance and inform future procurement strategies. This is about portfolio-level oversight.

ERP/Financial (SAP S/4HANA - PM/RE Modules, Oracle NetSuite) Strategic

You'll own the global Facilities P&L for your area. You'll work closely with Finance to set annual CapEx/OpEx budgets and present financial performance to the executive team. This is where the money decisions happen.

BI & Analytics (Tableau, Power BI) Strategic

You'll define the key performance indicators (KPIs) for your entire function. You'll use BI tools to present portfolio-level insights to the Board of Directors, translating data into strategic narratives.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choice	Coming in	Where you are now	The step above
Capital Project Approval	No authority. Assists with data gathering for proposals.	Proposes small capital projects (up to £10K) to senior management for approval.	Approves capital projects up to £50K. Recommends projects up to £250K to Director.
Operational Budget Management	Tracks spend against allocated budget. Flags discrepancies.	Manages site-specific OpEx budget up to £250K. Identifies cost-saving opportunities.	Manages regional OpEx budget up to £1M. Authorises expenditure within budget, flags potential overspends.
Vendor Selection & Contract Negotiation	Assists with gathering vendor quotes for small tasks.	Selects local vendors for routine services (up to £5K).	Selects and manages regional vendors (up to £50K). Negotiates service level agreements.
Staffing & Team Structure	No authority.	Provides input on staffing needs for their site.	Makes recommendations for junior hires. Mentors junior staff.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

OpEx Budget Variance

Actual operational expenditure versus planned budget for your managed portfolio or functional area.

Target · < 2% variance annually

Your managed portfolio's OpEx budget was £5M for Q1; actual spend came in at £5.08M, representing a 1.6% variance. That's within target, but you'll need to explain the overspend.

Capital Project Delivery (On Time/On Budget)

Percentage of major capital projects (e.g., major refurbishments, new builds) delivered within the approved timeline and budget.

Target · > 90% of projects within ±5% budget and ±10% schedule

You oversaw 5 major projects this year. Four finished within 5% of budget and 10% of schedule, but one ran 15% over budget and 20% late due to unforeseen structural issues. Your overall score would be 80%.

Portfolio Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Reduction

The overall reduction in the lifecycle cost of assets and properties under your remit, considering acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

Target · Reduce TCO by 3-5% over 3 years

Through strategic chiller replacements and energy efficiency upgrades, you've demonstrated a 4% reduction in the TCO for the EMEA portfolio over the last 36 months, saving £1.2M.

Supplier Performance Scorecard

Average score from regular evaluations of key facilities service providers against contractual KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs).

Target · Average > 90% across top 3 strategic suppliers

Your primary IFM provider consistently scores 92% on their QBR scorecard, reflecting strong adherence to work order completion times and preventative maintenance schedules.

Strategic Alignment & Influence

How well your facilities strategy supports broader business objectives, and your ability to influence senior stakeholders to back your plans.

You're regularly invited to executive strategy sessions. Your proposals for real estate investment or divestment are taken seriously and often adopted. Business unit leaders proactively seek your advice on space needs. You're seen as a trusted advisor, not just an operator.

Team Leadership & Development

The effectiveness of your leadership in building, motivating, and developing your team of managers and specialists.

Your direct reports show strong engagement scores and low voluntary turnover. They consistently meet their objectives and demonstrate clear career progression. You're known for providing clear direction and empowering your team to make decisions, while also offering constructive feedback and development opportunities.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

The robustness of your plans and execution in mitigating operational risks and ensuring business continuity across your managed assets.

You've led successful disaster recovery drills, with clear documentation and minimal disruption. Critical incidents are rare, and when they do occur, they're managed swiftly and effectively with thorough post-incident reviews. You proactively identify and address potential vulnerabilities before they become problems.

Sustainability & ESG Contribution

The tangible impact of your initiatives on improving the environmental and social performance of our real estate portfolio.

You've successfully implemented new energy-saving technologies, leading to verifiable reductions in carbon footprint. Our GRESB or LEED scores have improved under your leadership. You champion initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and community engagement through our facilities.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy

Making a Tangible Impact

You get a real buzz from seeing your strategic plans for a building or a service actually come to fruition. Whether it's a new energy-efficient HVAC system or a redesigned office space, you love seeing the physical manifestation of your work and the positive effect it has on people.

Successfully overseeing the refurbishment of a major office building, seeing employees genuinely happy with the new environment, and knowing you delivered it on budget and ahead of schedule.

Problem Solving & Crisis Management

While you aim for smooth operations, you're energised by the challenge of solving complex, unexpected problems—especially when the stakes are high. You enjoy bringing order to chaos and finding practical solutions to tricky situations.

A critical server room cooling system fails on a Friday afternoon. You calmly coordinate the repair teams, communicate effectively with IT, and ensure minimal downtime, feeling a sense of accomplishment when it's all resolved.

Strategic Leadership & Influence

You're driven by the opportunity to shape the long-term direction of our facilities and real estate portfolio. You enjoy presenting compelling business cases to senior leadership and seeing your strategic recommendations adopted and funded.

Developing a 5-year capital expenditure plan that gets approved by the board, knowing it will modernise our assets and significantly reduce future operational costs.

What frustrates people

The 'Cost Center' Stigma: Constantly fighting the perception that Facilities is just an overhead expense, rather than a strategic enabler of business productivity and employee experience.
The CapEx Hunger Games: Battling every year for capital funding against revenue-generating departments, trying to make a 20-year-old roof as compelling as a new marketing campaign.
Inheriting a 'House of Cards': Taking over a portfolio and discovering a massive deferred maintenance backlog and years of underinvestment that you're now responsible for fixing with an inadequate budget.
The 2 AM Phone Call: The job is never truly 'off.' A critical failure—a flood in the server room, a power outage, a major security breach—is always a possibility.
The Politics of Space: Navigating the emotional and political turf wars when trying to reallocate or redesign office space. Every department head thinks their team is the most important.

What this role does not give you

A quiet, predictable 9-to-5 working pattern.
Instant gratification for all your efforts (some projects take years).
A role where you only deal with 'nice to haves' – this is all about essentials.
A job where you don't have to justify every penny of your budget.

8Who you work with

This role directly shapes the operational effectiveness and financial health of our property portfolio. Your decisions on capital expenditure, vendor selection, and strategic space planning will have a direct impact on our balance sheet, our carbon footprint, and the daily productivity of our entire workforce. Get it right, and you'll be seen as a strategic partner; get it wrong, and the consequences can be significant, both financially and operationally.

Inside the business

SVP of Operations
CFO and Finance Leadership
Heads of Business Units (e.g., Sales, Product, HR)
Legal Counsel
IT Infrastructure Leadership
Health & Safety Committee

Outside the business

Key Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Providers
Major Construction Contractors
Real Estate Brokers and Consultants
Local Council Planning Departments
Utility Providers
Industry Bodies (e.g., RICS, BIFM)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

Demonstrable experience managing a significant facilities function or a multi-site property portfolio, including full P&L responsibility.
Proven track record of leading and developing a team of facilities managers, not just individual contributors.
Extensive experience in developing and delivering multi-million pound capital projects from concept to completion.
Expertise in strategic vendor management and negotiation for large-scale facilities services (e.g., IFM contracts).
A deep understanding of sustainability principles and experience implementing ESG initiatives within a real estate context.
Advanced proficiency in at least one major IWMS/CAFM system and BI tools for strategic reporting.
Strong financial acumen, including the ability to build complex business cases and manage large budgets effectively.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Digital Twin & IoT Integration

Digital twins—virtual replicas of our physical buildings—are becoming the backbone of smart facilities management. Coupled with IoT sensors, they provide real-time insights into building performance, allowing for predictive maintenance, optimised energy usage, and proactive space planning. You'll need to understand how to build, use, and extract value from these complex systems.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for digital t · IoT sensor deployment and data ingestion strategie · Real-time analytics and visualisation of building · Integration with IWMS, BMS, and security systems · Cybersecurity considerations for connected buildin

This month: Research leading digital twin platforms and their applications in facilities management.
Next quarter: Identify a pilot building for digital twin implementation and define key use cases (e.g., energy optimisation, fault detection).
Within 6 months: Oversee the selection of a digital twin vendor and begin the data integration process for the pilot site.
Within 12 months: Demonstrate measurable improvements in building efficiency or operational uptime using insights from the digital twin.

Quick win: Start by mapping existing sensor data streams (from your BMS, for example) and exploring how they could feed into a more unified view. It's about connecting the dots you already have.

AI/ML for Portfolio Optimisation

AI and Machine Learning are moving beyond predictive maintenance to optimising entire portfolios. This means using algorithms to predict future space needs, identify optimal lease negotiation strategies, forecast energy prices, and even automate parts of capital planning. You won't be building the models, but you'll need to understand their capabilities, limitations, and how to apply them strategically.

Understanding AI model outputs and biases (e.g., f · Data requirements for effective AI/ML applications · Ethical considerations in AI deployment (e.g., pri · Integrating AI-driven insights into strategic deci · Vendor evaluation for AI-powered FM solutions

This month: Read introductory articles on AI/ML applications specifically for real estate and facilities management.
Next quarter: Engage with our IT or Data Science team to understand their capabilities and how they could support FM projects.
Within 6 months: Evaluate 2-3 AI-powered FM solutions (e.g., for space optimisation or energy forecasting) and present a recommendation for a pilot.
Within 12 months: Oversee the successful pilot and integration of an AI/ML solution that delivers demonstrable value to the portfolio.

Quick win: Use readily available AI tools (like ChatGPT or Claude) to help draft initial business cases or summarise complex vendor proposals. Get comfortable with the technology in low-stakes scenarios.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up

Regularly attend industry conferences (e.g., IWFM Conference, Facilities Show) to stay abreast of emerging trends and network with peers.
Participate in professional associations like IFMA or IWFM, potentially taking on leadership roles in committees or special interest groups.
Engage in continuous learning through executive education programmes focused on real estate strategy, finance, or leadership development.
Mentor junior facilities professionals, sharing your knowledge and building the next generation of talent.
Contribute thought leadership to the industry through articles, presentations, or speaking engagements.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Adaptive Leadership in Hybrid Environments

The shift to hybrid working isn't going anywhere. Our buildings are no longer just places to work; they're hubs for collaboration, culture, and connection. This means facilities leaders need to adapt their strategies to support dynamic occupancy, flexible space usage, and a workforce that splits its time between home and office. It's not just about managing a building, but managing an experience.

Dynamic space allocation and booking systems
Workplace experience platforms and digital ameniti
Data-driven occupancy planning and optimisation
Balancing in-office collaboration needs with remot
Redefining the purpose and design of physical offi

ESG Strategy & Reporting Mastery

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are no longer 'nice-to-haves'; they're critical to investor relations, brand reputation, and regulatory compliance. Facilities plays a massive role in our ESG performance, from energy consumption to waste management and employee wellbeing. You'll need to be an expert in not just implementing, but also reporting on, our ESG impact.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and Ta
Science-Based Targets (SBTi) for emissions reducti
Circular economy principles in facilities operatio
Social impact metrics (e.g., wellbeing, diversity
Green financing and sustainable investment framewo

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

Strategic Portfolio Management
Capital & Operational Expenditure (CapEx/OpEx) Planning
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR)
Sustainability Frameworks (LEED, BREEAM, GRESB)
Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Models
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

1
From Regional Facilities Manager (L4)
3-5 years as a Regional Facilities Manager
Skills to master
- Moving from managing multiple sites to managing managers, developing strategic financial acumen (P&L ownership), and leading significant capital programmes across a broader scope. You'll need to master influencing at a more senior level.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently exceeding regional OpEx and CapEx targets.
- Successfully delivering complex, multi-site projects.
- Demonstrable ability to mentor and develop site-level Facilities Managers.
- Proactively identifying and implementing strategic cost-saving initiatives.
- Strong relationships with senior business unit leaders.
2
From Head of Operations/Property for a smaller organisation
5-8 years in a similar senior role in a smaller company
Skills to master
- Scaling your strategic thinking and operational oversight to a larger, more complex portfolio. Adapting to a more matrixed organisational structure and navigating internal politics at a larger scale. Managing more significant budgets and larger teams.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed an entire property portfolio (or significant part) for a smaller firm.
- Proven ability to set and execute facilities strategy end-to-end.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership or board level.
- Demonstrable success in major vendor negotiations and contract management.
3
From Senior Consultant (Real Estate/FM Advisory)
8-10 years in a senior consulting role focusing on FM strategy or real estate portfolio optimisation
Skills to master
- Transitioning from advising to directly owning and executing strategy. Building and leading an in-house team. Navigating internal organisational dynamics and securing buy-in from diverse internal stakeholders. Getting hands-on with operational delivery.
You're ready to move on when
- Led major FM transformation projects for multiple clients.
- Developed and presented strategic recommendations to C-suite clients.
- Strong understanding of operational challenges and best practices in FM.
- Desire to move from an advisory role to an executive leadership position with direct accountability.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead to wider executive positions such as Chief Operating Officer or Chief Real Estate Officer, or to a seat on a board as a non-executive director.

The ten Future Fluencies

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A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Chief Facilities Officer is actually changing.

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The objective of this unit is to equip learners with the skills to articulate and promote a vision for change within facilities management, developing a comprehensive strategy for its achievement. Learners will be able to effectively lead teams and individuals through the change process, providing support and addressing concerns, and review the overall impact of the change.

How the thinking builds

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6 Create

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Chief Facilities Officer

Strategic Portfolio Management
Capital & Operational Expenditure (CapEx/OpEx) Planning
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR)
Sustainability Frameworks (LEED, BREEAM, GRESB)
Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Models
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Chief Facilities Officer is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

VP of Global Facilities & Real Estate (L6)
3-5 years in the Chief Facilities Officer Manager role

From managing a function/portfolio to owning the entire global real estate and facilities business unit.
- Global Vendor Consolidation & Management Architecting and managing global IFM and real estate service contracts.
- Advanced Sustainability & ESG Leadership Driving enterprise-wide targets for carbon reduction, circular economy, and social impact.
- Real Estate Portfolio Optimisation Leading large-scale lease negotiations, acquisitions, and dispositions across international markets.
- Crisis Management at Global Scale Leading the response to major facilities incidents impacting multiple regions.

Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Imagine a world where the tedious, repetitive tasks that eat into your day are handled by AI, freeing you up to focus on strategic initiatives, team leadership, and high-impact projects. That's not a distant dream; it's what's happening right now in facilities management.

As a Chief Facilities Officer Manager, your plate is already full. AI isn't here to replace you, but to give you superpowers. It'll help you make smarter decisions, automate routine reporting, and even predict problems before they happen. Honestly, it's a game-changer for anyone serious about optimising their portfolio.

Predictive Maintenance Scheduling

AI analyses real-time sensor data (think vibration, temperature, pressure) from critical assets like HVAC units and elevators. It predicts potential failures before they happen, automatically generating a detailed work order in your IWMS for preventative action. No more waiting for things to break.

Space Utilisation & Optimisation Analysis

AI synthesises data from WiFi access points, security badges, and occupancy sensors to give you a dynamic, real-time understanding of how your space is actually used. It'll recommend specific reconfigurations or consolidation strategies to support hybrid work and reduce lease costs. It's like having an army of consultants, but faster and cheaper.

Vendor Contract & Invoice Auditing

AI scans master service agreements and complex monthly invoices from IFM providers. It automatically flags discrepancies between contracted rates and billed amounts, identifies missed SLAs, and highlights non-compliant charges for recovery. This means you'll catch those sneaky overcharges and ensure you're getting what you paid for.

Automated Stakeholder Reporting

AI connects directly to your IWMS, BMS, and ERP systems to automatically draft quarterly business review (QBR) presentations. It generates charts, identifies key trends in spending and performance, and writes narrative summaries for executive review. Imagine getting 80% of your board deck drafted for you in minutes.

Common questions

How do you become a Chief Facilities Officer?

Common routes in include From Regional Facilities Manager (3-5 years as a Regional Facilities Manager), From Head of Operations/Property for a smaller organisation (5-8 years in a similar senior role in a smaller company) and From Senior Consultant (Real Estate/FM Advisory) (8-10 years in a senior consulting role focusing on FM strategy or real estate portfolio optimisation). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Chief Facilities Officer progress to?

This role can lead on to VP of Global Facilities & Real Estate (3-5 years in the Chief Facilities Officer Manager role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Chief Facilities Officer?

Increasingly, Adaptive Leadership in Hybrid Environments and ESG Strategy & Reporting Mastery. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

You're not behind. You're right on time. The shift is only just beginning. Your role won't look the same in two years. Be the one who leads the change, not the one it happens to. Start my Chief Facilities Officer plan, free What happens next: a free account, then we build your plan as you set up. No card. Build your plan, see your roadmap and meet the twelve tutors matched to you. All free. When you're ready to start learning, it's £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.

Chief Facilities Officer

Where should we send it?

Two short quizzes about you

Will AI change your work as a Chief Facilities Officer?

What's rising in its place

Adaptive Leadership in Hybrid Environments

ESG Strategy & Reporting Mastery

Skills this role draws on

Technical

How you actually get there, here

From Regional Facilities Manager (L4)

From Head of Operations/Property for a smaller organisation

From Senior Consultant (Real Estate/FM Advisory)

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

Roles this leads to

One to one, on the work you already do

Everything else the record holds

The career path, and where it branches

VP of Global Facilities & Real Estate (L6)

Where AI is starting to help

Predictive Maintenance Scheduling

Space Utilisation & Optimisation Analysis

Vendor Contract & Invoice Auditing

Automated Stakeholder Reporting

Common questions

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