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Enterprises across Canada and the US want to deploy applications at the digital edge and load balance compute resources across multiple sites dynamically.
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office?
I am intentional about maintaining perspective. What matters most is my family, and everyone’ s health and balance. I was an athlete in college, and while I no longer compete, I do very much still enjoy tennis matches or round of golf. Plus, I make time to walk every workday – even 10 minutes outside provides a great reset.
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry?
Land and power are the big ones, of course, but I also see major investments to address the evolving data centre design needs, as enterprise densities increase and AI demands grow. Alternative energy investment is also critical longer term as utilities explore solutions to support customer needs. theme, regardless of market. With that, there are local nuances tied to public policy and environmental requirements. It’ s important that we are good neighbors in the communities where we live and work, so we are very thoughtful in our approach.
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the coming months?
The core of my role – positioning the team for success, navigating challenges and adapting to change – remains the same. What has shifted is the pace at which we operate in response to surging demand for digital infrastructure. Enterprises’ need for interconnected ecosystems and co- location has particularly accelerated since the pandemic, and now, with AI, the momentum is even faster.
So, while it’ s a very exciting time in the industry, right now we are seeing more complexity and constraint. For Cologix, this means adding a Chief Energy Strategy Officer and a Chief Business Officer to help drive future development and create a pathway for growth.
What are the region-specific challenges you encounter in your role?
Each market in North America has specific challenges and the ability to secure land and power that’ s sufficient to meet customer demand is the common
What will remain the same is our commitment to our people. Maintaining a strong culture and providing paths that help them grow professionally and engage meaningfully with each other and our communities is foundational for our success, and something we are deeply proud of. p
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