Patrick McGinn

Chief Operating Officer at CoolIT Systems

Patrick McGinn is the Chief Operating Officer at CoolIT Systems, a position he has held since July 2021.1 He is a technology leader with extensive business management experience in both B2C and B2B technology industries.1

Career Progression at CoolIT Systems

Patrick has been with CoolIT Systems for several years, progressing through various leadership roles:

Product Manager (February 2012 - September 2016)
Vice President of Product Marketing (September 2016 - December 2017)
Vice President of Business Development and Product Marketing (January 2018 - February 2019)
Executive Vice President Business Operations (February 2019 - July 2021)
Chief Operating Officer (July 2021 - Present)

Professional Background

Patrick is known for his:

Proven track record in developing and executing complex business strategies in competitive markets
Experience in product strategy and business development
In-depth understanding of business operations within growth-stage companies
Knowledge of offshore manufacturing and logistics

Education

Patrick has a strong educational background, including:

Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship in International Business from Mount Royal University (2004-2008)
International Business studies at Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu (2004-2005)
Financial Accounting course from Harvard Business School Online (2022)
The Emerging COO: Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2023)

Company Overview

CoolIT Systems, where Patrick serves as COO, is a leader in direct liquid cooling solutions for data centers and desktop enthusiasts.1 The company's Rack DLC platform offers modular, rack-based advanced cooling solutions that significantly improve rack densities, component performance, and overall efficiency.