Alex Young joined Actavo in November 2024 as the Group Business Development Director. He holds a BA (Honours) in Business from the National College of Ireland.
Prior to joining Actavo, Alex held a range of senior management and director roles in operations, commercial management, and business development for a prominent global multi-disciplinary engineering company. In these positions, he was primarily responsible for the Irish market and played a key role in supporting growth in the UK market, particularly through acquisitions.
At Actavo, Alex leads the growth strategy across all business units, embodying the company’s vision to be the global partner of choice in delivering exceptional services in construction, engineering, and infrastructure.
Alex is a strong advocate of a customer-centric approach and collaborative working to achieve long-term business success and sustainable growth. By prioritising the needs and satisfaction of customers, Alex believes that organisations can build lasting relationships, enhance loyalty, and create tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. Additionally, through fostering a culture of collaboration across teams and departments, Alex ensures that all parts of the business work together seamlessly to deliver the best possible outcomes for customers, drive innovation, and support the company's overall objectives.