Clint Skinner

Sales Director EMEA, Anord Mardix

Role & Scope:

My job title is Sales Director EMEA DATABAR and am the head of department for this product line. My area of focus is the DC IT space across the EMEA region so work with hyperscale end users, colocation providers, consulting engineers, PMQS’s, GC’s, sub-contractors and integrators. I am responsible for revenue streams across the region to meet targets as set by the business, to enable the business as a collective to achieve its growth plans.

Background & Expertise:

I have worked in Technical and Engineering for over 33 years, beginning with an electro/mechanical apprenticeship at Ford Motor Company back in 1991 so really started in large scale manufacturing. I held technical roles up until about 20 years ago covering many sectors including manufacturing, services, banking, facilities, construction and data centres. My technical and pre-sales engineering career has helped me shape my sales career ever since, so I am grateful for that.

Core Strengths & Achievements:

My core strengths I feel is communication and networking, which I really enjoy. I care about my customers, colleagues and peers and the people I deal with on a daily basis. I would say I am a ‘people person’ and am connected with quite a lot of industry folk now which is really great!

Vision & Approach:

Having worked in this industry a long time I have a feel for where the market is going and who the players are. I have seen many good people progress through the ranks from their more junior days to now leaders in their field which is so good to see and am proud to know them.