Andrew R. McNamara
Director of Global Logistics ON.energy
Andrew McNamara is a global transportation and logistics leader with over 15 years of expertise in supply chain management, operational strategy, and account leadership. Currently, as the Director of Transportation and Logistics at On.energy, Andrew orchestrates the end-to-end supply chain for critical power and energy storage infrastructure, facilitating the complex logistics required for hyperscale and enterprise data center projects.
A specialist in the renewable energy sector, Andrew previously served as the Director of Transportation and Logistics at Energy Vault. In this role, he defined and executed the logistics strategy for a diverse global portfolio of battery, gravity, and hydrogen energy storage projects. His operational foundation was built at BDP International, where he advanced through key positions in supply chain solutions, operations management, and global account development, delivering results for customers across 135 countries.
He holds an Executive MBA from IMD Business School, a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Saint Joseph's University, and a certificate in Supply Chain Management from Villanova University.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Live Podcast Recording: An Inside View of the Data Center Boom
In this live episode of Project Cargo Professionals, podcast host Luke King meets Andrew McNamara, Director of Global Logistics at ON.energy, for an insider’s view of the infrastructure powering the expansion of AI.
Andrew oversees the movement of batteries, transformers and other mission-critical power equipment for major AI data-center developments. He'll share what these vast, fast-moving projects look like from the shipper’s perspective – and what they demand from logistics partners. Plus:
· The logistical scale and complexity behind AI data-center construction;
· What shippers need from the project logistics companies supporting these developments;
· How Andrew’s previous experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS) informs his new role;
· Whether today’s investment surge represents a lasting source of work, or a boom that could eventually run out of power.
Wednesday 23 September 11:00 - 11:35 Breakbulk Voices Stage
Digital, Technology & Innovation
Infrastructure & Energy
Shipper & Project Owner Perspectives
Andrew oversees the movement of batteries, transformers and other mission-critical power equipment for major AI data-center developments. He'll share what these vast, fast-moving projects look like from the shipper’s perspective – and what they demand from logistics partners. Plus:
· The logistical scale and complexity behind AI data-center construction;
· What shippers need from the project logistics companies supporting these developments;
· How Andrew’s previous experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS) informs his new role;
· Whether today’s investment surge represents a lasting source of work, or a boom that could eventually run out of power.
Breakbulk Voices Stage America/Chicago
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