Iqbi

Klaas Nijssen | Iqbi

We created the Smart Leader of the Year category to recognise individuals who are actively identifying what the key challenges are in in the sector and developing innovative solutions to address them.

As such, in an industry often characterised by fragmented systems and disconnected data around energy and resource consumption, Klaas Nijssen, CEO and Co-founder of iqbi, has been shortlisted for his role in advancing a more integrated approach.

Through iqbi, he has focused on enabling real-time, end-to-end visibility of utility data, creating a more holistic and effective way to track and manage building performance.

Klaas Nijssen is the CEO and Co-founder of iqbi, and under his leadership, the organisation has focused on improving access to real-time utility data across the PBSA and wider real estate sectors. His approach with iqbi brings together hardware, meter configuration, software, and API integration to provide a whole overview into electricity, heating, gas, water, and solar consumption, which is addressing a common challenge of fragmented data systems.

A key priority of Klaas has been supporting operators better understand and manage building performance. By enabling real-time monitoring, housing providers can identify inefficiencies, track consumption patterns, and respond more quickly to issues such as leakages. The platform also supports more consistent and auditable reporting, helping reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy. Its adaptability across different segments, including student housing and construction, has contributed to its growing relevance in the European market.

Looking ahead, Klaas’s focus is on further developing and scaling the platform to support more efficient and transparent asset management. By strengthening data quality and usability, iqbi aims to support better decision-making across portfolios. His leadership highlights the importance of making sustainability data practical, accessible, and aligned with the operational needs of real estate stakeholders.

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