Paul Rellis

With over twenty years’ experience in the global tech industry, Paul Rellis joined Viatel Technology Group as CEO in 2018. Paul has vast experience in leading large teams across many countries, particularly during his time as COO for Microsoft Western Europe and former CEO of Microsoft Ireland. He led at Microsoft during the company’s critical transition from a traditional software vendor into a cloud-based entity, overseeing the establishment of some of its major data centres in Dublin.

Paul’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in reimagining Viatel’s position as a digital services provider. His five years at the helm have been an unprecedented growth period for the company fuelled by diversified solutions, exceptional customer service and multiple acquisitions.

Paul is also a Senior Advisory Team Member at Chirisa Capital Management at Chirisa Investments, a technology investor and is a Non-Executive Director at Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.

Conversation starter: Paul is a Limerick native marooned in Dublin. Always open to discussing the fortunes of Munster Rugby.