Daniel O’Brien is the Managing Director of Citrus Services, one of the South Coast’s leading facilities and cleaning companies. With over 16 years of experience growing and leading businesses, Daniel brings a wealth of expertise in operations, leadership, and scaling organisations from the ground up.
Joining the board of Portsmouth Creates is a natural extension of Daniel’s passion for the city and its people. As someone who built his business locally, he believes deeply in supporting creative and cultural initiatives that make Portsmouth a more vibrant, connected, and proud place to live and work.
Daniel sees Portsmouth Creates as a driving force for change empowering artists, makers, and organisations to thrive, attract investment, and showcase the city’s unique creative identity. His goal is to help strengthen the organisation’s commercial resilience and long-term sustainability by applying his business acumen, operational discipline, and strategic growth mindset.
Known for his energetic, people-first leadership style, Daniel is committed to helping Portsmouth Creates build partnerships with the local business community, expand its reach, and secure the resources it needs to grow. He’s passionate about bridging the gap between commerce and creativity ensuring the arts are recognised as a key part of Portsmouth’s future success.
