Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) has appointed David Burton as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues expanding its AI-ready data centre portfolio. Burton will oversee the company's global technology and security functions, driving digital transformation, cybersecurity, and scalable technology platforms that support long-term business growth.
Colt DCS has named David Burton as Chief Information Officer, entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the organization's global technology and security operations. In his new role, Burton will shape the company's technology vision while delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready digital platforms that support Colt DCS' expanding global business. His appointment also strengthens the company's Executive Leadership Team as demand for AI-ready and hyperscale data centres continues to grow.
Burton joins Colt DCS from Global Switch Data Centres, where he served as Group Director of Information. Throughout his career spanning more than 25 years, he has led enterprise technology initiatives across cloud computing, virtualization, IT service management, research and development, and consumer goods.
His expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology strategy is expected to help Colt DCS enhance operational efficiency while supporting future business expansion.
"We are delighted to welcome David to Colt DCS at such a pivotal time in our growth. His proven track record in leading complex, global technology organisations, combined with his deep expertise in digital transformation and cybersecurity, makes him the ideal leader to drive our next phase of innovation. I'm confident he will play a key role in strengthening our platform and delivering long-term value for our customers."
Quy Nguyen, Acting CEO and Chief Sales Officer.
The appointment reflects Colt DCS' continued investment in strengthening its technology leadership while enhancing secure digital infrastructure to meet the evolving requirements of hyperscalers and enterprise customers worldwide.
Colt DCS continues to expand its leadership capabilities alongside its global data centre footprint, positioning the company to support increasing enterprise demand for secure, scalable, and AI-ready digital infrastructure.
We design, build and operate data centres for global hyperscalers and large enterprises.
Our global portfolio includes 15 operational data centres, with an additional 12 sites under development across 9 cities in the UK, Europe, and the APAC region.
We enable our customers to effectively plan for the growth of their business while also providing them with peace of mind. We provide secure, resilient, well-connected infrastructure with planned future capacity growth potential. We have over 25 years of experience in the data centre industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer-centric data centre operator in the market.
We put the environment at the heart of everything we do by recognising this as a fundamental responsibility towards our planet. That's why we're taking ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability planning, Colt DCS has set comprehensive near-and long-term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBTi's latest Net Zero Standard.
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