Robert Costello
Partner
Dublin, PwC Ireland (Republic of)
I am a Corporate Finance partner passionate about infrastructure delivery. I help clients unlock value by aligning funding, financing and delivery strategies for transformative capital projects across transport, energy, housing, healthcare and telecommunications sectors.
Robert is a Corporate Finance Partner and leads PwC Ireland’s Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) group.
A Chartered Accountant with over 22 years’ experience, he advises public and private sector clients on funding, financing and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.
His expertise spans transport, energy, housing, healthcare and telecoms.
Robert has worked on complex programmes in Ireland and Australia, focusing on long-term investments that drive economic growth and support the transition to net zero.
He helps clients navigate market challenges, structure transactions and futureproof assets through collaborative delivery models.
Since joining PwC Ireland in 2022, he has built a multidisciplinary team to support Ireland’s capital investment pipeline.
We need strong leadership and a willingness to take calculated risks in a collaborative, forward-looking manner. If we do that, we can deliver a lot in the decades ahead.
At a glance
Areas of focus
- Capital planning and investment cases
- Infrastructure funding and financing
- Commercial structuring and transaction support
- Risk management
- ESG integration and net zero pathways
- M&A and project finance
- Corporate power purchase agreements
Experience
- Established PwC Ireland’s CP&I practice
- Advised on long-horizon projects for government and private investors
- Tackled market challenges like inflation and supply chain pressures
- Advocated for sustainable infrastructure and offshore wind development
Credentials
- Fellow, Chartered Accountants Ireland
Education
- BA in Accounting & Finance, Dublin City University
- MSc Accounting, Dublin City University
- High Performance Leadership, IMD Business School
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