Izzy Cannell, Fmp
About Izzy Cannell, Fmp
Izzy Cannell serves as the Workplace Insights Lead at VergeSense, where she focuses on integrating sensor technology into clients' data strategies. With a background in urban planning and commercial real estate, she has held various leadership roles in workplace intelligence across notable companies including Twitter and Avison Young.
Work at VergeSense
Izzy Cannell serves as the Workplace Insights Lead at VergeSense, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she co-leads the Strategic Advisory Service, focusing on the integration of sensor technology into clients' data strategies. Cannell collaborates with various teams, including product, marketing, and sales, to ensure that customer perspectives are incorporated into cross-functional projects. Her work aims to enhance workplace intelligence through innovative data solutions.
Previous Experience in Workplace Intelligence
Prior to her current role, Cannell held several significant positions in workplace intelligence. She worked at Twitter as Senior Manager of Global Real Estate & Workplace Data Strategy from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she was the Director of Workplace Intelligence at Avison Young from 2019 to 2021 and served as Vice President of Workplace Intelligence at Cresa from 2019 to 2020. These roles contributed to her expertise in workplace data strategies and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Izzy Cannell earned a Master of City Planning (MCP) degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Urban Planning. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies, with a concentration in Government and a minor in Economics, from Hamilton College. Her educational background supports her expertise in land use and commercial real estate strategy, which enhances her consulting capabilities in workplace intelligence.
Background in Planning and Consulting
Cannell has a diverse background in planning and consulting, having worked in various roles that contribute to her current expertise. She was a Planner at Framework Cultural Placemaking for eight months in 2017-2018 and served as an Associate Planner at BERK Consulting from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she gained experience as a Smart Growth Intern at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission in 2013-2014. This varied experience has shaped her approach to workplace intelligence.