Carly Bedini
Vice President, Operations | iQ Offices
Carly Bedini is an accomplished operations leader with extensive experience building scalable systems and leading high-performing teams across the flexible workspace and commercial real estate sectors. In her role as Vice President of Operations at iQ Offices, Carly oversees complex, multi-location operations and works closely with executive leadership to translate strategic vision into executable plans that support growth, member experience, and long-term sustainability.
Known for bringing clarity and structure to complex environments, Carly has led large-scale initiatives spanning operational planning, financial forecasting and budget control, project and construction management, and enterprise-wide process improvement. She has a proven ability to guide teams through periods of growth and change while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and service delivery.
Carly is deeply committed to people-first leadership, believing that engaged and supported teams are the foundation of strong organizations and vibrant workplace communities. As a GWA Board Director, she brings a critical operator’s perspective, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for advancing the flexible workspace industry through shared standards, education, and meaningful connection.
Kurt Patrick
Vice President of Sales | essensys
Kurt Patrick is a seasoned sales executive with more than 17 years of experience, including over seven years as Vice President of Sales at essensys. During his tenure, Kurt has successfully acquired and grown more than 100 landmark accounts, playing a key role in expanding essensys’ footprint across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
As the second U.S. sales hire at essensys, Kurt was instrumental in building channel partnerships across complementary service offerings and helping establish the company’s presence in new markets. Beyond his sales achievements, Kurt is widely recognized as a thought leader in the prop-tech and flexible office space, bringing a strategic and relationship-driven approach to growth.
Kurt is a founding member and Vice Chairman of Programming for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Flex Office & Experience Council and currently serves on the GWA Advisory Board. He is also the recipient of the essensys Overall Recognition Award, honoring his exceptional contributions to the firm.
Outside of work, Kurt is a semi-retired musician, a husband, and a father of two, bringing both creativity and balance to his leadership approach.
Strengthening the Future of GWA
With Carly’s operational expertise and Kurt’s sales, technology, and partnership leadership, GWA’s Board of Directors is further strengthened by voices that represent both the day-to-day realities and the forward-looking opportunities shaping our industry.
We are thrilled to welcome Carly Bedini and Kurt Patrick to the Board and look forward to the insight, energy, and leadership they will bring as GWA continues to support and connect the global flexible workspace community.
Please join us in welcoming Carly and Kurt to the GWA Board of Directors.
Honoring Outgoing Board Members
As we welcome our new leaders, we also recognize the contributions of our outgoing board members Laura Cantu, and Mike Kriel.
Their dedication and insights have been instrumental in shaping GWA’s trajectory. We thank them for their service and the lasting impact they’ve made on our community.
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