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What do you think is the current hot talking point within the data centre space ?
Without a doubt , sustainability is the hot focus for the data centre space in Europe – and across the globe . Leaseweb is actively signed up to industry initiatives , including agreements like the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact , to harness green energy and reduce carbon footprints . It has always been an inherent part of the way that we work , but we have placed more emphasis on this in recent years . The data centre space has made huge steps forward , but we still have many challenges ahead to achieve what is needed for the environment .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I am an ardent Formula 1 supporter , and I love spending some of my holiday time going to F1 events . For me , these are full of excitement and it ’ s lovely to spend time with people who share this passion . I fully relax when I have time with family and friends , and this is something that I truly value .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
We absolutely need to continue investing in sustainability – including finding new and more effective ways of using energy . For example , research into renewable energy sources must be a priority and one that we are committed to for the long term .
In addition , sovereignty is a major investment area and Leaseweb is doing this through the EU Cloud Campus . With the security landscape so complex , we see an increasing demand for data to be protected in the cloud but strictly within national borders . These sovereign trusted environments are a further extension of what we see today but necessitate time and money to develop .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the coming months ?
A key focus of my role in the last year has been Leaseweb ’ s Digital Transformation , particularly around internal structure and processes . We have achieved many of our targets , including rolling out new systems that enable a more effective commerce model through the company .
This means our customers have a more integrated and smooth experience to pick the right locations for their services , and we have built a solid base from which we can introduce further customer-focused services . Looking forward , I now expect my role to increasingly focus externally . �
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