Niall Prendiville
About Niall Prendiville
Niall Prendiville serves as the Vice President of Product Management and Engineering at Fortna, where he focuses on integrating new technologies and enhancing service revenue. He has extensive experience in product management and engineering, having held various leadership roles at GE Power, GE Aviation, and Rolls-Royce.
Current Role at Fortna
Niall Prendiville serves as the Vice President of Product Management and Engineering at Fortna since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for shaping the strategic direction and competitiveness of Fortna's product and software offerings. He oversees the integration of recent acquisitions in various technologies, including Robotics, Controls, Software, Vision, Sortation, and Conveyors. His focus includes implementing structured development processes to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. Additionally, he leads the transformation of Fortna's global product business towards greater standardization of solutions.
Experience at GE Power and Aviation
Niall Prendiville has extensive experience at GE Power and GE Aviation. He worked at GE Power in various roles, including General Manager LMS100 from 2014 to 2015, Exec General Manager J920 from 2015 to 2017, and Product Line Leader Gas Engines from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at GE Aviation includes serving as Exec Vice President of Engine Alliance from 2017 to 2020. In these positions, he contributed to product management and engineering initiatives, focusing on gas turbine technologies and operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at Rolls-Royce
Before joining GE, Niall Prendiville held significant positions at Rolls-Royce. He served as the RB211 Gas Turbine Program Executive and FPSO Gas Turbine Project Manager from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he was the Gas Turbine Product Development Manager from 2005 to 2009. His roles at Rolls-Royce involved overseeing gas turbine projects and product development, contributing to advancements in turbine technology.
Educational Background and Certifications
Niall Prendiville holds a degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from University College Dublin, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He also achieved an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Otterbein University, graduating with a GPA of 3.970 between 2006 and 2009. Additionally, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. He participated in GE's Executive Management Development Program and the Emerge Executive Training Program, enhancing his leadership and management skills.