Fluor names new leaders in advanced technologies business

Fluor Corp. has made two strategic leadership appointments within its Advanced Technologies and Life Sciences (ATLS) business.

John Palmer joins Fluor as Senior vice president of operations for advanced technologies. Denis Bacon has been named vice president of semiconductors.

The company says the changes reinforce its position as a global leader in advanced technologies.

Palmer will lead Fluor’s growing portfolio in the global data center, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors, driving strategic growth and operational excellence across key technology markets, according to a news release.

“John Palmer is a recognized industry leader with demonstrated success in leading large, advanced technologies organizations,” Mark E. Funk, president of Fluor’s Advanced Technologies and Life Sciences business, said in the release. “His role will be to grow our data center, advanced manufacturing and semiconductor business in strategic markets around the world, and to ensure alignment with Fluor’s commitment to quality, safety and innovation.”

Palmer’s career spans engineering and construction for semiconductor facilities, data centers, flat panel display and photovoltaic manufacturing, consumer electronics, life sciences and advanced automotive manufacturing. He brings extensive global experience, including assignments in Europe and Asia. He will be based in Greenville.

“I’m excited to take on this role at Fluor, helping navigate some of the world’s most dynamic industry markets,” Palmer said in the release. “With Denis Bacon joining our team, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative, capital-efficient solutions for leading technology clients to meet and exceed expectations for quality and speed to market.”

Bacon, who will report to Palmer, brings more than 25 years of experience in global project delivery and design/build execution for semiconductor and advanced technologies facilities. He has led large scale engineering, procurement and construction management delivery operations throughout his career. Bacon will focus on strengthening Fluor’s semiconductor business, aligning Fluor’s market strategies and project delivery capabilities with evolving customer needs. He will be based in Phoenix.

Fluor has 27,000 employees around the world. The company has U.S. headquarters in Irving, Texas, with Greenville considered one of its engineering hubs.