Patrick Hamilton Walsh

Leading innovation at the intersection of data centres, technology & talent.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

About

A problem-solver with an unquenching thirst to explore, Patrick Hamilton Walsh is an award-winning author and keynote speaker who has presented his insights and work to audiences, governments and leading corporations across the world. Working to ensure everyone receives an equal chance in life, he has focused extensively on creating solutions to global mega trends for the benefit of all. A results-oriented executive with over 20 years domestic and international experience in start-ups, multinational corporations and major accounting firms. With a start-up DNA, Walsh has been highly successful in building relationships with decision makers, seizing control of critical problem areas, and delivering on commitments.  A team player with an ‘anything is possible’ attitude and superior interpersonal skills, capable of motivating staff to peak performance and an excellent track record in converting opportunities into success and growth. Walsh is a results-orientated and decisive leader with a large network who thrives in ever-changing environments and shows effective decision-making and judgement. Patrick spends his spare time backpacking, having travelled to over 150 countries across the seven continents building relationships with people of all backgrounds, faiths and outlook. Patrick likes people.

Experience

  • Chairman, Research & Technology at Swedish Data Center Industry
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Swedish Data Center Industry association represents member companies and organisations that operates in the Data Center sector in Sweden. Our network of members are end-users, consultants, suppliers vendors, investors, and research institutes. We welcome any company that has a Swedish entity and a Interest in our exiting Industry. We aim to influence our Industry and the environment in which our Industry can grow even stronger and lead sustainable growth.

  • Chief Innovation Officer at Salboheds
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    At Salboheds, we have many years of experience in groundworks for data centres with over 250MW delivered. Over the years, we have completed projects for some of the world’s largest companies. With several successful projects behind us, we have built up trust with both Swedish and international companies.

  • International Advisory Board Member at Berghs School of Communication
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Multi-times winner of the Cannes Lions award for 'World’s Best School', Berghs School of Communication offers strategic and creative education. Part of the secret is action-based learning and integration between students and the industry. The school provides full-time education and international bachelor's degree programs, over 80 part-time courses, as well as tailored education for organizations and businesses. Every year, around 3000 people attend some form of education at Berghs - in Sweden or abroad. Additionally, approximately 3000 people attend the school's inspirational seminars. Berghs is located in central Stockholm and is part of the Intendia Group educational conglomerate.

  • Business Consultant at Fifteen Seconds
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder at glotal
    Aug 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    Talent matters. To attract, develop and the retain highly educated and talented individuals, with a specialised skillset, is a concern forward-thinking governments across the globe have prioritised, as they creatively invest and hotly contest one another to attract talent and secure future economic growth in their cities.