Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Africa BEDI will operate under a dual leadership model, with an Africa BEDI Operational Manager (Facilities Management) overseeing operational initiatives and an Integrated Academic Manager (EBIT) responsible for academic collaborations.
Africa BEDI is led by a cohort of interdisciplinary academic staff from architecture, spatial analytics, design, and engineering - a team grounded in diverse ways of thinking, making, and innovating. While rooted in their respective fields, this cohort regularly engages in transdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary collaborations with other disciplines across the university, enabling the lab to tackle complex challenges through integrated, systems-oriented approaches.
CENTRE DIRECTOR in DEPARTMENT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Ané Wheeler is the Campus Architect at the University of Pretoria and leads the Professional Services Office within the Department of Facilities Management. A qualified professional architect, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the university’s physical and digital campus landscape. As co-editor of the University of Pretoria’s Spatial Development Plan, Ané oversees all architectural, master and capital planning initiatives and serves as the digital transformation lead for Facilities Management. She provides expert architectural guidance and strategic input across a wide range of capital projects - both major and minor - ensuring alignment with institutional policies and standards. Her work also involves active participation in value engineering and project feasibility studies, with a strong focus on promoting the university’s long-term financial sustainability. Ané is passionate about innovative campus planning, sustainable architectural design, operational excellence, and digital innovation. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Technology and Innovation Management, which further strengthens her ability to contribute to the University of Pretoria’s digital transformation efforts, including the continued development and implementation of its Digital Twin initiative.
EBIT INTEGRATED ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Dr. Calayde Davey, with a background in architecture and environmental design, focuses on urban strategy, digital transformation, and innovation in the built environment. A Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, she leads the Hatfield Digital Twin City initiative and Urban Strategy Studio, integrating emerging technologies with regenerative design and delivery practices. Her interests include Lean design and construction, organizational and urban strategy, and industry-academia collaboration. As co-founder of BIM Harambee, she supports the integration of digital tools in education and practice, preparing students for interdisciplinary professional environments. Her research and teaching emphasize strategic leadership, transdisciplinary practice, 6IR and regenerative development in response to evolving urban challenges