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DEEP DIVE
WE ‘DEEP DIVE’ WITH MAT JORDAN, HEAD OF EMEA
– PROCURRI EUROPE, WHO TELLS US ABOUT LIFE
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE OFFICE.
Procurri Europe is a publicly listed, channel
dedicated global provider of refurbished
hardware and services. It supports its
partners with more than 30 sales
specialists and over €25m worth of
inventory available for quick ship, as
well as a number of wrap around
lifecycle services.
What would you describe
as your most memorable
achievement in the data
centre industry?
Tough question but it was probably
when I bought tindirect back in
2004/5, shifting from an employee
to a business owner. A lot has
happened since then but all of it
stems from this initial acquisition.
What first made you think
of a career in technology/
data centres?
I don’t think many people my age
necessarily thought that a career
in technology was what they
were looking for during school.
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Probably like most
I fell into it, found
I had an aptitude
towards it and never
looked back.
What style of
management philosophy
do you employ with your
current position?
I try to empower the team, trust them
to deliver and work with them when
they require assistance. It’s a constant
process of encouraging all within
the business to discuss issues and
problems they may encounter and feel
comfortable asking for help. Historically
I have probably been too involved,
micromanaging, I am making a big
effort nowadays to let go a little
more and trust those around me to
deliver their bit.
What do you think is the
current hot talking point
within the data centre space?
This has to be the cloud and its likely
impact on the DC environment. It
seems that 50% of the people you
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