Turner & Townsend has recently appointed Alan Coary as the global professional services company’s new data centre lead for the Middle East region.
According to Industry sources, this appointment displays Turner & Townsend’s commitment to advancing its digital infrastructure capability to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable practices across its data centre projects in the Middle East.
Industry sources further added that Alan joins Turner & Townsend from Linesight in Ireland, where he was EMEA Regional Account Manager for a hyperscale data centre client. Previously he has served in commercial management roles in Dubai and Australia. His global expertise and leadership are set to enhance Turner & Townsend’s ability to serve a diverse range of clients in the data centres sector, both locally and internationally.
Alan Talabani, Managing Director, Turner & Townsend, Middle East, stated: “As we navigate a period of significant growth in the data centre market, Alan Coary’s leadership will be pivotal in strengthening our competitive edge and expanding our market share. His focus on operational excellence and sustainable practices will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders, both domestically and globally, positioning us as a leader in the mission-critical infrastructure space.”
Alan Coary, Regional Data Centres Lead, Turner & Townsend, Middle East, added: “At this crucial time for the Middle East, the demand for robust, scalable, and sustainable data centre solutions is greater than ever. My aim is to leverage our data centre expertise and innovative approach to optimizing project delivery to drive growth across our operations and support our clients’ business objectives.”
Industry sources further confirmed that based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Alan will draw upon his extensive 17 years of cost and commercial management experience in delivering hyperscale data centres and managing mission-critical infrastructure projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
