Sam McClary is the Chief Executive Officer of the British Council for Offices (BCO), the UK’s leading body for the office sector. Sam leads the organization in setting best practice standards, driving research, and fostering collaboration across the corporate real estate industry. Prior to joining the BCO, she enjoyed a distinguished career as Editor of Estates Gazette (EG), where she was an influential voice and prominent commentator on real estate, PropTech, and ESG. At the BCO, Sam steers the organization’s strategic vision, overseeing the evolution of the renowned BCO Specification for Offices guide. She is a passionate advocate for workplace innovation, sustainable architecture, and diversity across the built environment, working to shape the future of office design and urban working environments.