Speakers

William is currently a General Partner at Scopus Venture Fund III.  It is an Early Stage and Growth Fund that targets investments in early and middle stage Aerospace and Defence companies with Specialization in Agentic Enterprise AI, dual-use defense technologies, and Manufacturing.
 
Prior to joining the Scopus Fund, William was the Senior Vice President of Infrastructure at Terran Orbital, Bill oversaw real estate, strategy, design and construction, operations, and security for  the high-tech automation and manufacturing campuses in the U.S. and Europe. Throughout his career, he has championed emerging technologies—from AI-driven operations to fuel cell and solar integration—consistently delivering results that reduce risk and operational costs while advancing mission-critical performance. 
 
William (Bill) is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of global experience leading the development, design, construction, and operations of critical and non-critical infrastructure, with deep expertise in the data center, financial, and real estate sectors. With a well-rounded background spanning ownership, consulting, service provision, and contracting, he delivers high-impact strategies that drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Bill has led hundreds of data center transactions and managed portfolios totaling several million square feet and billions of dollars in capital and operational spend across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. As former Global Head of Critical Engineering, Energy, and Sustainability at Credit Suisse, he introduced global data center standards, launched advanced energy initiatives, and helped establish the bank as a sustainability leader.  
 
Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Procurement Professional, with a Master of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has been on multiple boards, including the 7x24 Exchange New York and the Somerset Hills Learning Institute, and actively contributes to industry innovation through advisory roles, public speaking, and participation in organizations like ASHRAE, IEEE, and SAME. A proven leader in both strategy and execution, Bill continues to drive technological advancement, operational excellence, and sustainability in the global mission-critical infrastructure space.