Switched On | Demesne Electrical

How to you go from sweeping the floors to buying the company? Paul Fitzsimons tells us the Demesne Electrical story.

Show Notes

How to you go from sweeping the floors to buying the company? Paul Fitzsimons tells us the Demesne Electrical story.  We also hear what’s ahead for the electrical sector with Mark Keogh from Schneider Electric.

These two industry leaders share a ton of great things with us including 
  • The early days at Demesne Electrical
  • What it takes to move up the ranks
  • Three tips for ambitious people
  • What is the fourth industrial revolution
  • How upskilling can help your career
  • Women and the marketplace

Paul Fitzsimons started out sweeping the floors of Demesne Electrical’s warehouse in the 1980s. Today he is one of the co-owners of the company, having grown the business to become the leading independent Irish-owned supplier, importer and distributor of industrial and electrical components in the country.
Demesne Website

Mark Keogh is Vice President for Buildings & Industry Business at Schneider Electric Ireland – one of the most well-known names in the manufacturing industry. Last year he celebrated 30 years with the company. He’s giving us his view on future key trends and requirements in the electrical industry – and when someone of his calibre shares this information, we sit up and take notice!
Mark on Linkedin

The Switched On podcast is produced by dustpod.ie for Demesne Electrical

What is Switched On | Demesne Electrical?

Leaders in Ireland's electrical field talk about how they got to the top and what they think may be next for the industry.