Meet the Grucon
leadership team
James Gruddy
Managing Director
James is the founder and principal of Grucon Consulting Ltd. He has over two decades of global expertise in managing large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
In 2023, James returned from Australia to Europe, where his industry connections and insights into the data center sector led him to establish Grucon Consulting Ltd. The company has since grown rapidly, driven by its focus on delivering high-quality service and exceeding client expectations in the hyperscale data center industry.
Scott Dane
Director – Head of Project Management & Construction
UK & Ireland
Scott is a delivery-driven Project Executive with over 10 years of international experience in design and construction projects.
He has achieved exceptional outcomes in large-scale mission-critical, residential, and commercial projects across Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. He possesses proven leadership skills, excelling in guiding diverse, high-performing teams and fostering effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Liam Wheeler
Director – Head of Project Management & Construction
Germany & The Netherlands
Liam started his career an electrical apprentice, gaining essential onsite experience that laid the foundation for his expertise in building electrical installations. His leadership skills, combined with his hands-on experience, allowed him to quickly advance into an executive role within the construction and data center industry.
Liam’s ability to identify and resolve inefficiencies in construction and commissioning has been key to his success in delivering mission-critical projects.
Rob Grogan
Executive Director
Rob trained as a Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) and supplemented his experience by completing a MSc in Construction Law from the University of Melbourne. He has led commercial teams on large scale, multi $bn projects across traditional and digital infrastructure sectors (approx. 900 MW) across EMEA and APAC markets including, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea and India.
Having worked for large infrastructure contractors, developers, legal counsel, lenders and public sector clients, Rob is highly experienced in project economics, capex, contracts and project delivery strategies across markets and sectors.