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Family Business Founders Awarded Freedom Of The City Of London



Dan Drogman and Tom Drogman, co-founders of Smart Spaces, have been made Freemen of the City of London, in recognition of their contribution to the City, innovation in the built environment, and international business leadership. The two brothers attended their ceremony at Guildhall.


The Freedom of the City of London is one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies in the UK, dating back to the 13th century, and is often given by the City of London Corporation to individuals who have made a significant contribution to London’s civic, commercial, or cultural life.


Founded in 2010 in the City of London, Smart Spaces was born from the Drogman brothers’ shared vision to transform how people experience and manage workplaces.


The company’s smart building software now powers over two million square feet of office space in the City of London, including 22 Bishopsgate, the tallest building in the City, and is deployed in more than 30 countries worldwide, supporting landlords, occupiers, and employees with more connected, efficient, and human-centric buildings.


Born and raised in East London, Dan and Tom Drogman have long credited the City’s entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, and global outlook as foundational influences on their journey. From early beginnings building technology solutions locally, Smart Spaces has grown into an internationally recognised platform at the forefront of workplace and smart building innovation.

“Being made Freemen of the City of London is a huge honour for us both,” said Dan Drogman, Co-Founder of Smart Spaces. “We started Smart Spaces here, we grew up just beyond the City’s boundaries in East London, and the City has played a defining role in our lives and our business.”

“This recognition means a great deal to us personally,” added Tom Drogman, Co-Founder of Smart Spaces. “London is where our story began, and we’re incredibly proud to contribute technology that supports the City’s buildings, businesses, and global reputation for innovation.”


James Tumbridge, of the City of London Corporation, stated:

“Small and medium-sized enterprises are, essentially, the life blood of London. Having worked on the City of London Corporation’s SME strategy and seen at firsthand how Smart Spaces has evolved into a world-leading provider of smart building technology, I am delighted to support Dan and Tom Drogman’s nominations, which recognise their ingenuity, commitment, and hard work.”

Recent notable recipients include two-time Academy Award-winning actor and humanitarian, Cate Blanchett; leading trauma surgeon, Professor David Nott; one of the last surviving ‘Chindit’ soldiers from the Second World War’s Burma campaign, Sidney Machin; and former Shadow Home Secretary and Attorney General of England and Wales, Dominic Grieve.


As Smart Spaces continues to expand globally, the Drogman brothers remain committed to London as the company’s spiritual and operational home, championing British innovation on the world stage.



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  • Writer: Paul Andrews
    Paul Andrews
  • Dec 7, 2023
  • 3 min read

Trinity Business School has announced it will launch a new MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability programme. As the demand for ethical leadership continues to grow, this new programme will give students the understanding and skillset needed to meet the challenges of building a sustainable future for business and society.


The one-year, full-time course will embody Trinity’s commitment to “Transforming Business for Good” by combining cutting-edge insights from business ethics, sustainability, as well as management and organisational science. Participants will be prepared to pursue careers in leadership positions with responsibilities across several areas, such as CSR, corporate sustainability, ESG, business and human rights, and more.


The programme will offer 8 core modules – covering subjects such as Sustainable Corporate Governance, ESG-Reporting and Climate Action – and a dissertation that allows students to work on current challenges of responsible and sustainable business either in the form of an individual research dissertation, or in small groups for a student consulting project with a company, civil society or public sector organisation.


Partnering with organisations within industry and academia, Trinity’s MSc in Responsible Business & Sustainability will afford students the chance to also learn from leading practitioners and academic experts. The programme has a balanced curriculum that covers the core dimensions of responsible business and sustainability, the choice of a research dissertation or collaborative project, and access to expertise within industry and academia beyond Trinity Business School.


Dr Maximilian Schormair, Director of the MSc in Responsible Business & Sustainability at Trinity Business School, says: "The MSc in Responsible Business and Sustainability is the ultimate expression of Trinity Business School’s ‘Transforming Business for Good’ strategy. Through its research-driven and impact-oriented approach, this programme aims to enable future business leaders to drive forward responsible and sustainable business practices."


"We firmly believe that business and society at large are in urgent need of graduates with the necessary skills and expertise to advance the sustainability transformation. We are excited to welcome the global business leaders of the future and empower them to make an impactful career.”


Professor Laurent Muzellec, Dean of Trinity Business School adds: "Today marks a significant milestone for Trinity Business School as we unveil our new MSc in Responsible Business and Sustainability. This innovative programme reflects our commitment to shaping future global business leaders who will champion responsible and sustainable business practices. Our curriculum, informed by industry insights and academic excellence, will enable our students to make a real difference both in society and for the environment."


"Trinity Business School is launching the MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability because we firmly believe that business and society at large are in urgent need of graduates with the necessary skills and expertise to advance the sustainability transformation."


For this programme, Trinity welcome applicants from a variety of academic disciplines. However, those applying to study on MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability without an undergraduate degree in a related subject – such as business, management, engineering natural sciences, political science and humanities – are asked to demonstrate a clear motivation for their interest in business and/or some relevant practical experience.


The first class of the MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability will take place in September 2024, with applications closing for the first cohort closing on 31st July 2024. You can find out more about the MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability here.


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