UN International Procurement Seminar 2025

11–12 Mar 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark

Michel Davitt

Director / Head of Global Business

Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd

Dublin, Ireland

22 profile visitsIE company

Strategic planning, partnerships & procurement for global infrastructure projects.

My organisation

Advising and assisting the global community in delivering sustainable infrastructure Nicholas O’Dwyer is one of the largest engineering and environmental consultancies in Ireland. We provide water, environmental, civil and structural engineering services to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. In addition to our Irish and UK portfolios of work, the company has a strong presence internationally, particularly in Africa, where we have worked since the 1970s and more recently the Middle East, where we deliver large scale infrastructural projects in a sustainable way.
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About me

Michel Davitt is an accomplished international business development leader with over 30 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure development, and strategic growth. As Director and Head of Global Business at Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s global footprint.

A civil engineer by training, Michel holds a First-Class Honours Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Engineering Science from University College Dublin. His expertise spans strategic planning, procurement, financial management, and international partnerships, with a deep understanding of infrastructure projects funded by major International Financial Institutions (IFIs).

Michel is also an experienced leader in process optimization, risk management, and lean engineering, ensuring efficiency and high-quality project delivery. He has represented Nicholas O’Dwyer on international trade missions, industry panels, and at high-level procurement discussions, fostering collaborations across diverse markets.

Fluent in English and French, Michel thrives in multicultural environments and has successfully led teams across multiple regions. His passion for innovation, efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure continues to drive his contributions to global development projects.

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Skills

  • civil engineering
  • Business Development
  • Water Engineering
  • wastewater engineering
  • Sustainable development
  • Project Management & Delivery
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Quality Control & Compliance

Interests

  • Efficiency
  • partnerships
  • innovation