Elliott Group at Datacloud Global Congress 2026

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Willie Loughnane
Construction Director, Mission Critical
Willie is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 23 years project delivery experience, 15 of which have been leading the delivery of hyperscale data centres and major energy-infrastructure projects across Ireland and Europe. In recent years, he has led the delivery of multiple Data Centre projects for major cloud clients, Power Generation Plants along with significant 110kV Substation works. Progressing through senior engineering, project management, and contracts leadership roles, he brings strong technical oversight and clear programme coordination to complex, mission-critical projects.
Simon Clarke
MEP Director, Mission Critical
Simon is an MEP leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering major Data Centre, Power Generation, and Infrastructure projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. With an electrical engineering background and postgraduate qualifications in fire engineering and project management, he has led the delivery of Hyperscale, Enterprise and Colocation Data Centres, Dual Fuel Power Generation Plants and multiple High and Medium Voltage Substations, bringing strong technical depth and clear, coordinated leadership to complex MEP programmes.
Ben Shepherd
Technical Director, Mission Critical
Ben is a preconstruction and design professional with over 25 years’ technical experience across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the Nordics. A degree qualified Architect, he has led early contractor engagement, design scoping, and technical strategy for major Data Centre and Energy projects, including multiple Hyperscale facilities, Power Generation Plants and 110kV Substations. His background in multi-disciplinary design leadership, BIM, digital engineering, and integrated coordination enables him to drive clear technical direction and seamless early-stage delivery on complex, fast-track projects.
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