Our People

Profile

Over 25 years of experience in commercial and engineering roles across data centres, microelectronics, and pharmaceutical construction.

Expertise in consulting, client-side representation, a professional and general contracting.

Leadership in steering Fortivum's growth and managing operations across Europe, with a hands-on approach to project management.

Project Experience

20MW Retrofit in Dublin: Enhanced existing facilities, ensuring operational uptime and improved efficiency.

10MW New Build in Dublin: Guided the project from conception to completion, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

100MW Campus Development in Dublin: Managed a large-scale, multi-phase project, demonstrating strategic oversight and practical application of industry knowledge.

80MW Energy Centre in Dublin: Developed a state-of-the-art energy facility, showcasing innovative solutions and exceptional service.

Profile

Focused and articulate Chief Operations Officer with a proven track record of operational success.

Skilled in building teams, integrating new technologies, and optimizing operations while maintaining profitability.

Strong technical background in electrical engineering and commercial quantity surveying enhances management decisions.

Resourceful and calm under pressure, with 25 years of engineering experience

Project Experience

Chief Operating Officer, Fortivum Consulting, Dublin: Directed strategic planning, daily operations, financial performance, talent management, and stakeholder relationships.

Operations Director, DPS Data Centres, Dublin: Managed data centre projects, client relationships, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Managing Director Interact, Dublin: lead the company’s overall strategy, focusing on business development, operational efficiency, and financial stability.

Quantity Surveyor, Mercury Engineering, Dublin: Managed subcontractor accounts, project valuations, and financial planning for large-scale projects.

Electrical Design Engineer, Hyder Consulting, Sydney: Oversaw large-scale projects, focusing on design, cost control, and verification.

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Richard is a qualified and professionally accredited Project Controls Specialist, Commercial Manager, Procurement Specialist, Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Arbitrator.

Richard’s project controls, commercial management and procurement experience has primarily been in the pharmaceutical sector with additional experience in Oil & Gas, Semi-Conductor and Data Centre projects. Richard has experience working both nationally and internationally on projects and managed sites in Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Canada & Spain.

Project Experience

Director of Cost Management for Fortivum,

Head of Project Controls for Arcadis, based in their Dublin Office. Governance and oversight of Project Controls and Procurement activities, including Resourcing, Proposals, Margin Analysis, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Scheduling & Planning, Project Controls, Procurement & Support to Operation on Commercial Activities and Contracts.

Department Manager for the Project Controls & Procurement Departments for Arcadis, based in their Dublin Office. Managing direct reports, including Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Schedulers/Planners, Project Controls Specialists, Procurement Specialists & Financial Personnel.

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Peter is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of experience, including the last five years specializing in the data centre market. He has led the design and delivery of innovative, resilient, and cost-effective electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, with additional expertise across healthcare and aviation.

As a proven leader, Peter has successfully managed multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects, driving operational efficiency while ensuring client satisfaction in highly complex and regulated environments. He has managed large-scale projects, enhancing the reliability and performance of complex mechanical and electrical designs.

Beyond technical delivery, Peter is recognized for his ability to align engineering strategies with business goals, mentor future engineering leaders, and build long-term client relationships. His combination of technical expertise and strategic leadership makes him a trusted advisor in shaping the future of mission-critical infrastructure.

Project Experience

360MW Brownfield Site, Germany

Led the electrical design team for a 360MW brownfield development comprising seven data centre buildings (three floors each) and associated energy centres. Responsibilities included electrical system design, site-wide services, building power configurations, and underground infrastructure.

18MW Reference Design, Frankfurt

Served as the electrical lead for an 18MW Reference Design in Frankfurt. This project defined and validated the standardized power stream configurations, including MV equipment, LV topology, and critical equipment sizing (UPS, transformers, generators), resulting in optimized deployment speed and cost-effective replication across future builds.

36MW Data Centre Building, Amsterdam

Directed electrical system design for a 36MW data centre within an existing campus development. Project scope covered medium-voltage generators, utility connections, multiple power streams, and three floors of data halls.

30MW Energy Centre, Frankfurt

Directed electrical system design for a 36MW data centre within an existing campus development. Project scope covered medium-voltage generators, utility connections, multiple power streams, and three floors of data halls.

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Liam is a qualified and experienced Project Manager with extensive Data Centre experience in a variety of Design, CM & Client Representative Roles .

Liam’s project management skills and experience have seen him lead teams in Pharmaceutical and Critical Infrastructure Industries for over 10 of years for PM Group. He has successfully managed Data Centre Projects in Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Denmark.

Project Experience

Director of Project Management for Fortivum, based in their Dublin Office. Governance and oversight of Project Management Procedures and Ways of Working

Completed the design and construction of a retrofit 17MW co-location data centre in the center of Amsterdam

Senior Project Manager on the Feasibility, Concept and then Preconstruction stages of an OSD Pharmaceutical Facility in the Midlands of Ireland.

Formed and led a new team from preconstruction to construction start as the Senior Project Construction Manager for PM Group in Denmark on the Meta ODN56 project – a €1b plus hyperscale data centre

Remotely managed the Support During Construction of a 14 Strong team of resident engineers on Hyperscale Data Centre in Groningen during Covid-19

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Andrew Curtin is an accomplished business leader with over 15 years’ experience in talent acquisition and technical resource deployment across the Data Centre, Engineering, and Pharmaceutical sectors.

Drawing on a Master’s in Business Management and a degree in Construction Management, he has a proven track record of designing and delivering innovative recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals, strengthen client relationships, and drive operational efficiency.

Project Experience

Director of Technical Services, Fortivum Consulting, Dublin
Leads Fortivum’s Technical Services secondment division, ensuring expert professionals are seamlessly integrated within client teams. Oversees daily operations, workforce planning, and client engagement to maximise the impact of deployed personnel.

Recruitment Manager, DPS Group Global, Dublin
Managed a specialist recruitment team for technical roles across Pharmaceutical, Data Centre and Engineering sectors.

Engineering Recruitment Consultant, Morgan McKinley, Dublin / Cork
Sourced engineering talent across Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Food sectors.

Site Engineer, John Sisk & Son Ltd, Limerick
Contributed to civil engineering projects, supporting on-site delivery, construction coordination, and project planning.

Profile

As Chief Revenue Officer, Alan leads the development and execution of innovative sales, account management, and revenue growth strategies that drive global customer retention, acquisition, and sustainable business expansion. He combines deep market insight with strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration to refine processes, enhance customer experiences, and implement forward-looking strategies for revenue development that align with the company’s long-term objectives and vision.

Project Experience

With over two decades of experience in the telecommunications and IT sectors, Alan brings a wealth of industry expertise and strategic leadership to his role as Chief Revenue Officer at Fortivum. Before joining Fortivum, he held senior leadership positions including Vice President of Sales at Presidio and Head of Sales, Marketing, and Commercial at Vodafone Ireland. Throughout his career, Alan has been instrumental in driving business growth, developing high-performing teams, and building strategic partnerships that deliver long-term client success and sustainable revenue growth.