Dan Brown, MSc

Accountable for defining and governing the global operational standards and assurance frameworks that enable safe, resilient and scalable operations across one of the world’s largest hyperscale data centre portfolios. I operate at enterprise scale, translating executive strategy into standards, governance models and change frameworks that are applied consistently across regions, operating models and partner ecosystems. My remit spans critical environments standards, availability risk management, operational readiness and large‑scale operational change—balancing global consistency with local execution in highly complex, safety‑critical environments. The role involves leading and orchestrating multi‑year, multi‑region change programmes, influencing senior engineering, operations, IT, security, health & safety and supply‑chain leaders to drive alignment, reduce risk and improve operational maturity. A core focus is simplifying and modernising standards to maximise adoption, measurability and real‑world impact at scale. I lead and develop a globally distributed team, setting clear accountability for governance, assurance and continuous improvement, while enabling the business to scale rapidly without compromising safety, availability or regulatory compliance. At its core, this role is about making large, complex systems operate with clarity, confidence and consistency—turning complexity into reliable execution across a global estate.

• Identify and generate project opportunities from within a set portfolio of maintenance contracts. • Liaise with key stakeholders on their requirements and explain feasibility of their schemes to become a trusted advisor. • Effectively manage Project Supervisors and other associates in order for an effective and efficient project delivery. • Work with developers, designers and sub-contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s). • Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome. This is to be within agreed budget requirements and required profit margins. • Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required. Carry out full tender analysis of all sub-contractor returns. • Work within the current CDM process. In the main taking on the role of principle contractor. • Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading. • Design and develop pre construction and construction phase delivery programmes. • Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s) “end to end”. Activities to include but not be limited to estimating, business development, quantity surveying, sub contractor management and site manager duties. • Work closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s). Business Development: • Identify and develop a short/medium and long term pipeline of Project opportunities from the portfolio of customers within the Business Unit. • Leverage opportunities through visibility and presence on customer sites. Commercial Awareness: • Full accountability for the P&L on each project. • Analyse variances and initiate corrective actions. • Value all sub-contractor accounts and make application for payments. • Ensure the projects are commercially viable and satisfy the commercial terms of the contract.

 Manage Capital Expenditure projects, across entire lifecycle  Influence operational growth  Review building options for GMP laboratories  Provide key input into current 5-10 year strategy  Devise and deliver PPM schedules  Minimise downtime and maintain standards  Lead full budget control across projects  Oversee initial estimation and gain spending approval  Improve facilities  Create SOPs for global clinical storage and laboratories  Manage health and safety processes  Enhance control within laboratories, improving airflow and responding to issues  Implemented contractor audit processes, raising external client audit scoring  Operated as Technical Lead across diverse EMEA sites  Deliver regional CAPEX planning and project management, valued at $30m  Oversee Asset Replacement, UPS upgrades and extensions on buildings  Manage ESOS across EMEA, including external ESOS contractor  Support the carbon footprint review of head office, delivering focused advice regarding improvements

 • Successfully managed site service improvement projects, including an air compressor and dryer replacement valued at £122k, a site caustic bulk delivery tank replacement valued at £150k, a site steam improvement plan worth £70k and site bund management valued at £300k. • Delivered cost savings across the company after negotiating service contracts on scaffolding and small works as well as additional cost savings of £80k after introducing a new contract and scaffold management process. • Designed and implemented PPM plans and managed reactive maintenance.

• Coordinated 9 sites across EMEA, developed and implemented a facilities strategic plan and ensured this was aligned to all PPD policies and individual country legislation. • Managed space and internal moves, including scoping requirements, costs and activities.

• Responsibility for all health and safety needs across operations, delivered safety inductions, Tool Box Talks and played a key role as part of the Health and Safety Committee. • Managed the contract with Nestle Purina Wisbech moving from loss to profit. • Advised on safety compliance, including utilising IOSH certification.