‘Collaboration is crucial for success’

Siro's Sean Atkinson traces his career to date and explores the lessons he has learned along the way

Sean Atkinson, chief executive of Siro Picture: Bryan Meade

Sean Atkinson is chief executive of Siro, the joint venture between ESB and Vodafone launched in May 2015 with the aim of building a fibre broadband network in 50 towns nationwide. Atkinson joined Siro from ESB, where he was director of the Fibre To The Building (FTTB) project that preceded Siro.

He joined the ESB in 1991 and holds a master’s in engineering from Britain’s Cranfield University and an MBA from the University ...