Building sustainability into a repeatable data centre design

Susan has more than 30 years’ experience in building services engineering and project delivery.

Her experience spans complex projects across commercial, healthcare, residential, data centre, industrial and energy sectors. This broad background gives Susan a strong understanding of how different technical and operational requirements come together across a project.

As Client Partner, Susan leads Ethos’ Energy and Industrial team, working closely with clients to understand their priorities and support successful delivery. She brings cross-sector experience, technical insight and a collaborative approach to helping clients navigate increasingly complex and demanding projects.

Stephen has around 15 years’ experience in programme management, digital transformation and technology-led change.

Stephen has delivered transformation programmes in complex operational environments, bringing together technology, data and business processes to improve how organisations work. His experience includes enterprise business intelligence, digital platforms and operational systems, alongside more recent work around AI and emerging technology.

At Ethos, Stephen leads process transformation across the business, helping teams simplify workflows, make better use of data and adopt technology where it can deliver measurable value. He plays a key role in shaping Ethos’ Transformation & AI roadmap, connecting new technology with practical improvements in efficiency, consistency and project delivery.

Stephen has extensive experience in engineering, design management and complex project delivery.

Having previously led Ethos’ Design Management function, Stephen brings a strong understanding of how multiple disciplines come together to deliver complex infrastructure. His experience is particularly valuable on live data centre projects, where upgrades need to be carefully planned around existing operations.

Stephen leads Ethos’ Data Centre Retrofit & Optimisation capability, helping clients increase capacity, strengthen resilience, improve energy performance and extend asset life. He combines strategic advice with practical engineering and delivery experience, helping clients modernise existing facilities while protecting uptime and long-term operational performance.

Simon has experience in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects.

Simon works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate technical requirements, address design challenges and support projects through key stages of delivery. His role sits within Ethos’ wider engineering capability, delivering integrated solutions across complex data centre, energy, industrial and high-performance environments.

As an Associate, Simon combines technical understanding with project and team coordination, helping bring clarity to complex requirements and maintain consistent standards throughout delivery. He takes a practical, collaborative approach, working with colleagues and clients to develop coordinated solutions that keep quality and successful project outcomes at the centre of decision-making.

Sean has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and the design and delivery of mission-critical data centre infrastructure.

Sean has progressed through project and senior mechanical engineering roles, working on complex data centre projects across EMEA. As an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer, he brings a strong understanding of resilience, efficiency and the technical requirements that underpin high-performing critical infrastructure.

As an Associate, Sean works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, coordinated engineering solutions. His background also includes building energy simulation and energy performance, bringing an additional perspective to the design of efficient infrastructure. Sean’s contribution to the sector was recognised when he was named a finalist for Young Mission Critical Engineer of the Year at the 2024 DCD>Global Awards.

Rosie has extensive experience in bid strategy, brand development and growth enablement.

Rosie brings together Ethos’ brand, sales and proposal activity, helping ensure the business presents its capabilities clearly and consistently to clients. She has played a key role in strengthening Ethos’ approach to bids and tenders, improving processes, standards and pursuit quality across the business.

Rosie also led Ethos’ company-wide rebrand, translating the new positioning across client communications, digital channels and business materials. Her work was recognised with the Excellence in Bids & Tenders award at the Women in Construction Awards. Today, she works closely with leadership and client teams to connect brand, sales and proposals around Ethos’ strategic growth priorities.

Robert has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and the delivery of complex building and data centre projects.

Robert brings a strong background in mechanical building services, with experience spanning international projects and a range of technically demanding environments. Before progressing to Associate, he worked as a Senior Project Engineer at Ethos, developing a detailed understanding of multidisciplinary design, coordination and project delivery.

As an Associate, Robert works closely with clients and engineering teams to develop practical, coordinated solutions that respond to project requirements from design through delivery. He combines technical knowledge with a strong focus on quality and collaboration, helping teams resolve challenges early and maintain clear, consistent project outcomes.

Robert has a strong background in mechanical building services engineering and complex project delivery.

Since joining Ethos, Robert has progressed through engineering and project leadership roles, delivering data centre, industrial, commercial, workplace and residential projects. He combines strong technical knowledge with a practical approach to design, helping teams solve challenges early and develop solutions that work through design, construction and operation.

Robert has led the engineering delivery of projects including major commercial developments, historic building refurbishments and workplace fit-outs. As an Associate, he works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to maintain quality, coordinate complex requirements and deliver efficient, considered engineering solutions.

Philip has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and the design and delivery of complex building and data centre projects.

Philip brings a strong technical background in mechanical building services, developed through senior engineering roles across Ireland and Australia. His experience spans detailed design, BIM coordination and project delivery, giving him a practical understanding of how mechanical systems need to perform from design through to operation.

As an Associate, Philip works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, reliable engineering solutions. He combines detailed technical knowledge with project leadership, helping teams resolve challenges early, maintain design quality and deliver complex projects with a clear focus on client requirements and long-term performance.

Paul supports financial planning, performance analysis and decision-making across the business.

Paul works closely with the finance team and wider business to turn financial data into clear, useful insight. His role spans budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, helping teams understand financial trends, assess business performance and plan effectively for future growth.

As FP&A Manager, Paul supports Ethos’ leadership with the financial information needed to make informed strategic and operational decisions. He brings a structured, analytical approach to financial planning, helping maintain visibility across a growing international business and supporting effective allocation of resources as Ethos continues to expand.

Paul has more than 20 years’ experience delivering large-scale engineering projects across international markets.

His experience spans data centres and a broad range of commercial and industrial projects, giving him a strong understanding of the technical, commercial and operational challenges clients face. Paul works closely with clients to understand their priorities, bring the right expertise together and support successful delivery from early strategy through to completion.

As Client Partner, Paul focuses on building strong, long-term relationships and helping clients navigate an industry that continues to evolve. He brings practical project experience, technical insight and a collaborative approach to every relationship.

Nico has extensive experience in electrical engineering, power infrastructure and complex project delivery.

Nico brings a strong technical background across electrical distribution, substations, standby power and critical electrical systems. His experience spans major commercial, healthcare and infrastructure projects, giving him a practical understanding of how electrical systems need to perform in demanding operational environments.

At Ethos, Nico works with clients and multidisciplinary teams across energy and industrial projects, helping develop robust electrical solutions that respond to complex technical and operational requirements. He combines detailed engineering knowledge with a systems-led approach, keeping resilience, safety and long-term performance at the centre of project decisions.

Müge is Sustainability & ESG Partner at Ethos, with expertise in sustainability strategy, ESG, carbon management and sustainable digital infrastructure. She works with clients to turn sustainability goals into practical action, helping them reduce carbon, strengthen ESG performance and integrate sustainability into the way they design, operate and plan for the future.

Alongside her client work, Müge leads Ethos’ approach to sustainability and ESG. She chairs the Ethos ESG Committee and has led key initiatives including the company’s science-based climate targets, carbon reporting and EcoVadis Rating.

Müge is a contributing author to Greener Data Volume 3, where she writes about embodied carbon and sustainable data centre design, and regularly speaks on sustainability and embodied carbon. In 2026, she won the Best Sustainability Leadership Award at the Women in Construction Awards and was shortlisted for Sustainable Business Leader of the Year.

Mohammad has experience in sustainable building design, carbon assessment and environmental performance.

Mohammad works with clients and project teams to translate sustainability objectives into practical, measurable requirements. As an EDGE Auditor, he brings a strong understanding of resource-efficient building design, supporting decisions around energy, water and material performance while helping projects respond to recognised sustainability standards.

Alongside his project work, Mohammad contributes to Ethos’ wider sustainability and carbon initiatives. His involvement in the company’s Pledge to Net Zero reporting reflects experience in carbon measurement and environmental performance, complementing his client-facing sustainability work. As a Technical Associate, he combines detailed technical knowledge with a practical approach to delivering lower-carbon, more resource-efficient projects.

Mindaugas is CEO of MEPCO, with extensive experience in building services engineering, business leadership and the delivery of complex international projects.

Mindaugas has helped develop MEPCO into a multidisciplinary engineering business supporting large-scale projects across Europe, with particular strength in digitally enabled MEP design and data centre infrastructure. Under his leadership, MEPCO has also built strong international partnerships, including membership of the First Q Network.

Following MEPCO’s integration into Ethos, Mindaugas continues to lead the business in Lithuania. Having already collaborated with Ethos on more than 30 data centre projects, he brings a strong focus on client relationships, international collaboration and creating new opportunities for MEPCO’s people and clients across the wider group.

Michael has extensive experience in civil and structural engineering and complex project delivery.

Michael’s experience spans structural and civil design across data centres, commercial developments, residential, infrastructure and other technically demanding projects. He brings a practical understanding of structural performance, constructability and multidisciplinary coordination to projects in Ireland and internationally.

As Director, Michael works closely with clients and project teams to develop robust, practical engineering solutions. He has helped grow Hanley Pepper’s international project portfolio, including extensive data centre work across Europe, and now supports the business as part of the wider Ethos group.

Martin is CEO of SIMSTUDIO International Consultants, with extensive experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics, engineering simulation and data centre performance.

Martin founded SIMSTUDIO, developing the business into a specialist consultancy focused on CFD and complex simulation. His work includes thermal modelling, airflow analysis and cooling performance, helping clients understand and optimise how critical environments will perform before they are built or modified.

Following SIMSTUDIO’s acquisition by Ethos, Martin continues to lead the business from the Netherlands, combining its specialist simulation expertise with Ethos’ wider engineering capability. The acquisition strengthened Ethos’ expertise in CFD, data centre cooling and sustainability, creating a more integrated offering for clients across EMEA.

Kelly has extensive experience in sustainable construction, environmental performance and the delivery of lower-carbon buildings.

Kelly brings a practical understanding of how sustainability objectives translate into design and construction decisions. Her experience includes embodied carbon, responsible material selection and the use of Environmental Product Declarations and lifecycle information to provide clear, measurable evidence of environmental performance.

As Operations Director, Kelly works across Ethos’ Sustainability team to support consistent, high-quality delivery for clients. She combines sustainability expertise with a strong understanding of construction and project delivery, helping teams turn ambitious environmental targets into practical actions and measurable outcomes. Ethos continues to expand its sustainability capability across carbon, certification, climate resilience and resource-efficient design.

Keith has responsibility for financial reporting, control and the day-to-day management of core finance processes.

Keith works closely with the wider finance team to maintain accurate and consistent financial information across the business. His role supports areas including financial reporting, accounting controls, compliance and the processes that underpin effective financial management.

As Financial Controller, Keith helps provide the financial discipline and oversight needed to support a growing international business. He works closely with the CFO and wider teams to strengthen reporting, maintain robust controls and ensure reliable financial information supports both operational and strategic decision-making.

Jonathan has experience in engineering design, project coordination and the delivery of complex projects.

Jonathan works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to bring technical requirements together and keep projects moving from design through delivery. He takes a practical approach to engineering challenges, focusing on clear communication, coordinated solutions and decisions that support successful project outcomes.

As an Associate, Jonathan combines technical experience with project and team leadership, supporting colleagues while maintaining a clear focus on quality and client requirements. His collaborative approach helps teams navigate complex design challenges and deliver considered, practical solutions.

Jonathan has extensive international experience in electrical engineering and project delivery.

Jonathan has built his career across the UK and Canada, developing a strong technical understanding of electrical systems alongside practical experience in engineering design and delivery. His professional registrations in both Ireland and Canada reflect the international breadth of his engineering background.

Based in the UK, Jonathan works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, practical engineering solutions. Having joined Ethos as its first full-time UK employee, he also plays an important role in supporting the continued growth of Ethos’ UK presence.

John has more than 20 years’ experience delivering large-scale engineering projects.

He brings a strong technical background and a deep understanding of the challenges involved in planning and delivering complex data centre infrastructure. John works closely with clients and project teams to understand priorities, bring the right expertise together and support clear, informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

As Client Partner, John focuses on building long-term relationships and helping clients respond to an evolving data centre market. He also plays an active role in Ethos’ innovation and R&D programme, connecting emerging technical thinking with practical solutions that can improve future project delivery.

John is a founding member of Ethos and has extensive experience across engineering, business operations and organisational growth.

Originally an electrical engineer, John brings a strong technical understanding to the way Ethos operates and delivers for clients. He has played a central role in the growth of the business, helping to build the systems, processes and teams needed to support increasingly complex projects at scale.

John focuses on continuous improvement, combining strong operational fundamentals with new technology to make the way we work simpler and more effective. He is particularly interested in the potential of digitalisation, Lean principles and AI to improve project delivery and create better outcomes for clients and teams.

Johan has with experience in mechanical engineering, building services and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Johan brings a strong technical understanding of mechanical building systems, combining engineering design with digital coordination. His Revit certification supports a detailed, coordinated approach to design, helping multidisciplinary teams develop clear and practical engineering solutions.

As an Associate, Johan works closely with clients and project teams to coordinate mechanical requirements and support projects through design and delivery. He combines technical knowledge with a collaborative approach, helping teams resolve challenges efficiently while maintaining a clear focus on quality, coordination and reliable project outcomes.

Joe is Managing Director of Hanley Pepper Consulting Engineers, with extensive experience in civil and structural engineering and the delivery of complex data centre infrastructure.

Joe has helped guide Hanley Pepper’s growth across Ireland and international markets, developing long-standing client relationships and a strong track record in technically demanding projects. His expertise spans structural design, analysis and the civil and structural requirements that underpin resilient critical infrastructure.

Following Hanley Pepper’s integration into the Ethos group, Joe continues to lead the business while working closely with Ethos teams to bring civil and structural engineering into a wider multidisciplinary offering. The combined capability builds on a long history of the two businesses working together across multiple European markets.

Jason has extensive experience in BIM, digital coordination and the delivery of complex engineering projects.

Jason helps embed BIM into the way projects are planned, coordinated and delivered, working closely with engineers and project teams from early design through to construction. His focus is on creating clear, consistent digital workflows that improve coordination and make complex project information easier to manage.

As BIM Operations Director, Jason leads the continued development of Ethos’ BIM capability, supporting teams across multidisciplinary and data centre projects. He has a strong interest in emerging technology and how tools including AI can improve workflows, collaboration and the quality of project delivery.

James has extensive experience in the design and delivery of large-scale data centre projects across Ireland and Europe.

With a strong engineering background, James understands the technical and operational demands of complex mission-critical infrastructure. He works closely with clients and project teams to solve challenges early, coordinate the right expertise and maintain a clear focus on quality throughout delivery.

As Client Partner, James focuses on building long-term relationships and strengthening Ethos’ capability across European markets. He combines technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach, helping clients access the expertise and resources they need as projects and portfolios grow.

Greg is CEO and co-founder of Ethos, with more than 20 years’ experience leading engineering businesses and delivering complex projects across international markets.

A Chartered Engineer, Greg co-founded Ethos in 2005 and has helped grow the business into a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working across data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally. He brings an engineer’s mindset to leadership, combining a strong understanding of client needs with a focus on performance, innovation and long-term growth.

Greg is a firm believer in continually improving how we work. He champions new technology, collaboration and the development of great people, creating the conditions for teams to perform at their best and deliver better outcomes for clients.

Ger has extensive experience delivering complex data centre projects and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

As an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer, Ger brings a strong understanding of the resilience, performance and technical requirements behind mission-critical infrastructure. He works closely with project teams to coordinate resources, resolve challenges and maintain consistent standards throughout delivery.

In his role as Operations Director, Ger focuses on creating the right conditions for teams to perform at their best. He combines practical engineering experience with a collaborative approach, helping Ethos deliver complex projects with clarity, consistency and a strong focus on client requirements.

Gavin has extensive experience in building services engineering and complex project delivery.

Since joining Ethos in 2016, Gavin has worked across a wide range of projects before developing a particular focus on data centre infrastructure. He brings strong mechanical engineering expertise to the design of efficient, resilient systems, helping clients make informed decisions around cooling, energy performance and long-term operational requirements.

As Operations Director, Gavin works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects with clarity and consistency. He also contributes to wider industry discussions on high-density computing and liquid cooling, helping connect emerging technology with practical engineering solutions.

Gary has strong experience in engineering design, project delivery and team leadership.

Gary has built his career around delivering complex engineering projects, combining technical knowledge with a practical approach to solving design and delivery challenges. His work has been recognised across the industry, including being named Designer of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards.

As Operations Director, Gary works closely with project teams to maintain quality, coordinate resources and support consistent delivery across complex projects. He brings a calm, hands-on approach to leadership, helping teams resolve challenges early while keeping client requirements and successful project outcomes at the centre of delivery.

Gary has more than 20 years’ experience in engineering and data centre design.

Having spent two decades with Ethos, including as Data Centre Director, Gary combines deep technical experience with a strong understanding of the clients, markets and opportunities shaping the sector. He has worked across complex data centre projects internationally, building long-term client relationships and helping teams respond to changing project and business needs.

As Chief Growth Officer, Gary leads Ethos’ growth strategy across new markets, sectors and services. He works closely with clients and teams to strengthen existing partnerships, develop new opportunities and build the capability needed to support clients as their requirements evolve.

Eoin has extensive experience leading complex engineering projects from initial assessment through to commissioning.

Eoin combines technical expertise with strong project and team leadership, coordinating demanding programmes and multidisciplinary teams across complex infrastructure projects. As an Accredited Tier Designer, he brings a clear understanding of the resilience, performance and operational requirements that shape data centre design.

As Operations Director, Eoin works closely with clients and project teams to manage competing priorities and keep delivery moving. He also contributes to industry thinking around high-density computing, helping translate changing cooling, electrical and infrastructure requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Elizabeth has extensive experience in project and programme management, design management and complex project delivery.

Elizabeth works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to provide clear structure and oversight across complex programmes. Her experience spans project coordination, stakeholder management and contract administration, helping teams manage competing priorities, maintain alignment and keep delivery progressing effectively. Ethos’ Programme Management service supports complex projects through coordination, governance, stakeholder management and integrated execution.

As Operations Director, Elizabeth leads Ethos’ Programme Management capability, helping clients bring together the people, processes and information required for successful delivery. Her contribution to the profession was recognised in 2026 when she was named a finalist for Excellence in Project Management at the Women in Construction Awards.

Edwin has extensive experience in senior HR leadership, organisational development and business transformation.

Edwin has worked across PLC and multinational organisations, as well as advising businesses on organisational development and change. He brings a strong understanding of how leadership, culture, talent and organisational structure need to evolve together as businesses grow.

As CHRO, Edwin leads Ethos’ people strategy across its international operations, with a focus on attracting, developing and retaining high-performing teams. He works closely with the executive team to strengthen leadership capability, organisational structures and talent development, helping ensure Ethos has the people and culture needed to support its continued growth.

Dylan is Managing Director of 3DEC, with extensive experience in technology consultancy, ICT design and the delivery of complex digital infrastructure.

Dylan has built 3DEC around specialist technology design and consultancy, developing a team of engineers supporting clients across data centre and workplace projects. His focus is on bringing together technical expertise, strong client relationships and practical project delivery.

Following 3DEC’s acquisition by Ethos, Dylan continues to lead the business and its management team, working closely with Ethos to integrate 3DEC’s specialist capabilities into the wider offering. His focus is on expanding services, developing the team and creating new opportunities for clients across the combined business.

Donal has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and the design and delivery of data centre infrastructure.

Donal specialises in the mechanical systems that support resilient, high-performance data centres. As an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer, he brings a strong understanding of how cooling, resilience and infrastructure decisions influence the performance and reliability of mission-critical facilities.

As an Associate, Donal works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, coordinated engineering solutions. He combines detailed technical knowledge with a collaborative approach, helping teams navigate complex design requirements while keeping reliability, efficiency and successful project delivery at the centre of decision-making.

Domagoj has extensive experience in electrical engineering, power systems, resilience and mission-critical infrastructure.

Domagoj specialises in the electrical challenges shaping next-generation data centres, including high-density power, medium-voltage architectures, energy continuity and resilient distribution. His work combines detailed reliability engineering with an understanding of how AI workloads are changing infrastructure requirements.

As Electrical R&D Lead, Domagoj helps turn emerging technologies and industry challenges into practical engineering solutions. Working alongside Ethos’ wider R&D team, he develops research and methodologies that can inform future client projects, with a focus on resilient, scalable and repeatable infrastructure for hyperscale data centres and energy projects.

Derek has experience in engineering, data centre design and operational leadership.

Having previously led Ethos’ Data Centre team, Derek brings a strong understanding of complex project delivery and the operational demands of a growing engineering business. He works across teams to strengthen how projects are resourced, managed and delivered, helping maintain consistency and quality as Ethos continues to grow.

As Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Derek works closely with the wider leadership team to improve engineering delivery and operational performance. His practical, collaborative approach helps teams work effectively at scale while keeping client needs and successful project outcomes at the centre of delivery.

Dayana leads Ethos’ talent acquisition strategy, helping the business attract the people and skills needed to support its continued growth. Dayana develops recruitment strategies and frameworks that give candidates a clear and positive experience, while supporting hiring teams to find the right people for Ethos.

Her work spans engineering recruitment across the data centre, industrial and energy sectors, with a focus on EMEA. Dayana combines a people-focused approach with a strong understanding of recruitment strategy, helping Ethos build talented teams while making the hiring process straightforward, inclusive and engaging.

David has experience in engineering and the design and delivery of mission-critical data centre infrastructure.

As an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer, David brings a strong understanding of the resilience and reliability requirements that shape data centre design. He works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex technical requirements and develop practical engineering solutions that support high-performing critical infrastructure.

As an Associate, David combines technical expertise with project and team leadership, helping teams navigate complex design challenges while maintaining a clear focus on quality and client requirements. His practical, collaborative approach supports coordinated decision-making and consistent project delivery.

Darryl has a focus on commercial management, procurement and supply chain relationships.

Darryl works across Ethos’ supplier and partner network, helping ensure the business has access to the services and specialist resources needed to support project delivery. His role brings together commercial considerations, supplier performance and procurement, with a focus on building effective and reliable supply chain relationships.

As Commercial Supply Chain Manager, Darryl works closely with teams across the business to strengthen commercial processes and support a consistent approach to supplier engagement. He helps balance commercial value, performance and responsible sourcing as Ethos continues to grow across international markets.

Danny has extensive experience in thermal engineering, data centre cooling and the development of next-generation engineering solutions.

Danny specialises in high-density and liquid cooling, exploring how AI and HPC workloads are changing the mechanical, electrical and control requirements of data centre infrastructure. As Mechanical R&D Lead, he helps develop and document engineering approaches that can be applied consistently across future projects.

His work focuses on turning emerging technologies and industry challenges into practical, repeatable solutions for clients and project teams. Through Ethos’ R&D programme, Danny contributes to research around cooling, control, heat reuse and infrastructure resilience, helping ensure innovation is technically robust, scalable and ready for real-world application.

Daniel has 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering across data centre, industrial, commercial and fit-out projects.

Daniel specialises in power system design and analysis, with experience spanning electrical calculations, low-voltage systems and arc flash analysis. As an Accredited Tier Designer, he brings a strong understanding of the resilience and reliability requirements behind mission-critical data centre infrastructure.

At Ethos, Daniel works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop robust electrical solutions for complex projects. He combines detailed technical analysis with practical engineering judgement, helping clients make informed decisions around electrical safety, system resilience and long-term performance.

Craig has more than a decade of experience delivering complex engineering projects.

Since joining Ethos in 2015, Craig has developed strong technical and project delivery expertise, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to turn design requirements into practical, coordinated solutions. As an Accredited Tier Designer, he brings a clear understanding of the resilience and performance requirements behind critical infrastructure.

Craig also plays an active role in developing the next generation of engineers. Alongside his project work, he supports initiatives that create new routes into engineering and help people build their skills and careers within the industry.

Colm is a founding member of Ethos, with more than 30 years’ experience across engineering, project delivery and commercial leadership.

With a background in Building Services Engineering, Colm brings a strong understanding of both the technical and commercial demands of complex projects. Since helping establish Ethos in 2005, he has played a key role in growing the business and building long-term relationships with clients across international markets.

Today, Colm leads Ethos’ commercial strategy, working closely with clients and teams to understand their priorities, strengthen partnerships and create the right conditions for successful project delivery.

Colin has extensive experience in engineering and the design and delivery of complex data centre infrastructure.

Having previously led Ethos’ Global Tech and Data Centre teams, Colin brings a strong understanding of both the technical challenges facing the sector and the changing needs of clients. His experience spans multidisciplinary engineering, resilient infrastructure and the impact of emerging technologies on data centre design.

As Client Partner, Colin works closely with clients to understand their long-term priorities and connect them with the right expertise across Ethos. He has a particular interest in how AI, energy constraints and sustainability are shaping digital infrastructure, helping clients turn these challenges into practical, future-ready engineering solutions.

Claire has extensive experience in financial leadership, business transformation and international growth.

Claire brings deep experience from complex global organisations, spanning financial control, business partnering, mergers and acquisitions and post-acquisition integration. She has led large international finance teams and supported major business units through periods of growth and change.

As CFO, Claire helps shape Ethos’ financial strategy and governance as the business continues to grow internationally. She is a member of the executive leadership team and Ethos’ ESG Committee, bringing financial insight to wider decisions around investment, risk, sustainability and long-term business performance.

Carl has experience in coordinating complex projects and multidisciplinary delivery.

Carl works closely with clients, consultants and project teams to bring together the people, information and decisions needed to keep projects progressing. His focus is on creating clear structures around programme, responsibilities and communication, helping teams manage competing priorities and maintain alignment throughout delivery.

As an Associate, Carl supports the coordination and governance of complex programmes, providing clients with clear oversight as projects move through design and delivery. He brings a practical, collaborative approach to programme management, helping identify issues early, maintain momentum and keep project teams focused on successful outcomes.

Brian has more than 15 years’ experience in electrical engineering and complex building services design.

Brian brings strong technical expertise across electrical distribution, critical power systems and multidisciplinary coordination. His experience includes technically demanding healthcare and critical environments, where resilience, reliability and careful coordination are fundamental to successful design and delivery.

As an Associate, Brian works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, coordinated electrical solutions. His combination of engineering, BIM and project experience helps teams manage complex technical requirements while maintaining a clear focus on quality, resilience and successful project delivery.

Brian has expertise in digital transformation, smart buildings and digital innovation.

Brian helps clients use technology and building data to improve how buildings perform and how people experience them. His work brings together digital strategy, connected systems, automation, real-time analytics and digital twins, ensuring technology responds to genuine operational and user needs rather than being introduced for its own sake.

As Director of Digital Services, Brian leads Ethos’ Smart Buildings capability, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams to create connected, data-driven environments. He combines technical understanding with a strong focus on user experience, helping clients make informed technology decisions that support more efficient, adaptable and high-performing buildings.

Ben has extensive experience in engineering and the delivery of mission-critical data centre projects.

Ben brings strong project delivery experience and a detailed understanding of the resilience and performance requirements behind critical infrastructure. As an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer, he works with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, coordinated solutions that support reliable data centre operation.

As an Associate, Ben combines technical experience with project and team leadership, helping teams manage complex requirements while maintaining a clear focus on quality and delivery. He has also continued to develop his leadership capability through Digital Infrastructure Ireland’s Inspiring Leaders programme, reflecting his wider contribution to the sector and the teams around him.

Ashwin specialises in building management and electrical power monitoring systems for data centre environments.

Ashwin works across the control and monitoring systems that give operators visibility of critical building and electrical infrastructure. He helps coordinate BMS and EPMS requirements with wider mechanical and electrical design, ensuring systems provide the information and control needed to support reliable day-to-day operation.

As an Associate, Ashwin combines specialist technical knowledge with team and project leadership. He works closely with clients, engineers and delivery teams to develop coordinated monitoring and control solutions, helping make complex data centre infrastructure easier to operate, manage and optimise.

Andricke has extensive experience in electrical engineering, data centre infrastructure and the delivery of complex mission-critical projects.

Andricke brings particular expertise in medium-voltage infrastructure, protection coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery. She works closely with clients and engineering teams across complex data centre programmes, combining strong technical judgement with a clear focus on quality, resilience and reliable delivery.

Alongside project delivery, Andricke is passionate about developing people and creating opportunities for engineers to take greater ownership and progress their careers. Her leadership and contribution to the industry were recognised when she won the Excellence in Senior Leadership – Engineering award at the Women in Construction Awards.

Ammad has experience supporting the design and delivery of complex engineering projects.

Ammad works closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate technical requirements, support clear decision-making and help keep projects progressing through design and delivery. His role sits within Ethos’ wider engineering capability, which delivers multidisciplinary solutions across data centre, energy, industrial and other high-performance environments.

As an Associate, Ammad combines technical understanding with project and team coordination, working with colleagues and clients to resolve challenges and maintain quality throughout delivery. His collaborative approach helps keep engineering solutions practical, coordinated and focused on successful project outcomes.

Alona has extensive experience in sustainable design, building certification and low-carbon development.

Alona works with clients to integrate sustainability into projects from the earliest design stages, helping teams make informed decisions around building performance, certification and whole-life carbon. As a BREEAM Accredited Professional, she brings detailed knowledge of sustainable building standards alongside a practical understanding of how environmental targets translate into design and delivery.

Alongside her project work, Alona contributes to wider industry knowledge on sustainability. She has presented on how building certifications can support ESG reporting for existing assets and contributes to the Irish Green Building Council’s work on reducing life-cycle emissions and embodied carbon.

Alison has extensive experience in construction and engineering law, commercial contracts and complex project delivery.

Before joining Ethos, Alison advised on major building and infrastructure projects, working across bespoke agreements and industry-standard contracts including NEC, FIDIC, RIAI and JCT. This gives her a detailed understanding of the contractual and commercial issues that shape complex engineering projects.

As General Counsel, Alison works closely with leadership and project teams to manage legal and contractual matters across the business. She brings a practical, commercially focused approach, helping Ethos manage risk, strengthen governance and make clear decisions as the business continues to grow internationally.

Alison works with leaders across the business to build the structures, capability and leadership needed to support growth and business performance.

Her focus is on making sure Ethos has the right organisational capability as the business grows, while creating an employee experience that helps people develop, progress and do their best work. She brings more than 20 years’ experience across people strategy, organisational development and change, with a practical approach to helping businesses and their people navigate growth and transformation. Her leadership has also been recognised at the Women in Construction Awards, where she won the Best Female-Led Team Award.

Adam has expertise in security risk management, resilience and the design of secure environments.

Adam specialises in assessing security requirements across complex environments, bringing together threat and risk management, business continuity and security strategy. His approach considers how physical threats, operational requirements and wider organisational risks interact, helping ensure security measures are proportionate and practical.

At Ethos, Adam works with clients and multidisciplinary design teams to develop and coordinate physical security requirements for complex infrastructure projects. His role helps ensure security is integrated from the earliest design stages and aligned with both project standards and client-specific requirements.