The individuals included among PM World’s Honorary Industry Advisors have achieved distinguished careers leading to executive positions in specific industries and organizations. They have also achieved significant qualifications and honors from project management professional organizations; in some cases, they are globally recognized experts in both their respective industries as well as in project management. Most have advanced degrees in construction, engineering, project, program or technology management. These individuals have agreed to support the mission of the PM World Journal and Library, to advance knowledge sharing and continuous learning related to project and program management. PM World is, in turn, honored to have their support. To learn more about these distinguished leaders, click on her or his name below.
Author, Researcher, Professor
Editorial & Scientific Director
Recognized Expert, Multiple Industries
Rome, Italy
Industries: Academic Education, Engineering & Construction, Government (ICT and process innovation), Twin transition (green & digital), Newspapers & Magazines
Humorist, Project Manager
Executive, Built Environment
Past Chair, Leader, APM
London, UK
Industries: Built Environment (engineering, design, procurement, construction); project/program manager; global project management profession AND how good humour can assist in team building, collaboration, tolerance, confidence, problem solving and more - good project management.
Program/Project Executive
Operations/Plant/Project Manager
Engineer, PM Professional Leader
Milan, Italy
Industries: Industrial Plants, Oil & Gas, Iron & Steel, Mining, Other heavy industries, International Development, International Supply Chains & Procurement, Material Handling Systems, Large Plant Operations, Portfolio and Project Management, IPMA
Author, Researcher, Executive Advisor
Expert, Public Programs & Projects
Warsaw, Poland
Industries: Government agencies, public programs and projects, public policies & processes, portfolio management, project management maturity, knowledge management
Advisor, Author, Speaker, Thought Leader
DCH in Pediatrics and Child health
Director and clinical expert for Inventurus Knowledge Solutions
Hyderabad, India
Industries: Healthcare (all aspects), pediatrics and neonatology, patient care, emergency medical, international health and medical topics, information technology, project management, artificial intelligence
Wayne Abba
Executive Advisor to U.S. Government Agencies
Past President, College of Performance Management
Global EVMS Expert
Michigan, USA
Industries: Defense, US and friendly foreign nation governments, national security, big science, major projects, earned value management
Darci Prado, PhD
Executive Consultant, FALCONI
Author, Educator, Researcher
Creator of the Prado-PMMM maturity model and Prado-MEPCP methodology
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Industries: Consulting, many public and private organizations in multiple countries; organizational project management maturity expert; executive advisor on innovation, strategy, project management, PM maturity
Dr. Michael O'Connor
Current Executive, Enterprise PM Leader
Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, American Society for Quality
Member, PMI Global Executive Council
Minnesota, USA
Industries: Medical Devices, Bioengineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management PMOs
Bob Prieto
Former CEO, Executive positions (Fluor, Parsons Brinkerhoff, others), Major projects consultant, Member of multiple corp boards
Fellow, Construction Management Association of America
Member, National Academy of Construction
Jupiter, Florida, USA
Industries: Strategy, Program Management, Mega & Giga Projects, Engineering, Nuclear Power & Waste, Renewable & Conventional Power, Infrastructure, Mining, Construction, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management
Thomas Walenta
Advisor, Author, Speaker, Former PM Executive (IBM Europe)
Fellow, Former Director, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Frankfurt Area, Germany
Industries: government, insurance, banking, electronics, industry products, retail, automotive, others ; systems implementation (including SAP rollout), system integration, software, outsourcing, strategy; all aspects of project, program, portfolio management