New leaders to drive key functions for expansion of the sustainable datacenter company
Diemen, the Netherlands, November 4th, 2024, Switch Datacenters, a leader in sustainable high-density datacenter development and operation is pleased to announce the appointment of Cara Mascini and Oscar Crol as the newest members of its executive leadership team. Their extensive backgrounds in the industry, in particular ESG and technical real-estate will further enhance Switch Datacenter’s commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable data center solutions to high density compute clients.
Cara Mascini joins Switch Datacenters as Chief Sustainability Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience in digital infrastructure . Previously, Cara held key leadership positions at Netflix, Liberty Global, Eurofiber and AMS-IX, where she successfully led initiatives that scaled business and drove portfolio innovation. She also co-founded micro datacenter operator EdgeInfra. Known for her strategic vision and entrepreneurial drive, Cara is well-positioned to scale sustainable expansion at Switch Datacenters.
“I am excited to join Switch Datacenters, a company that is at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the data center industry,” said Mascini. “I look forward to collaborating with a talented team to enhance our sustainable building and operating capabilities and continue exceptional, continuous development of datacenter solutions for our clients.”
Oscar Crol has been appointed as Business Development Manager, bringing a wealth of expertise in traditional real estate development and investment transactions, in particular datacenters. Oscar was instrumental in establishing the datacenter advisory team in the Netherlands and was part of the wider European CBRE Datacenter Solutions team. He has a proven track record of identifying new sites for operators and occupiers, as well as connecting capital with new projects. His extensive knowledge of the Dutch datacenter and investment market, combined with his passion for entrepreneurial challenges, aligns perfectly with Switch Datacenters’ mission.
“I am happy to be part of Switch Datacenters,” stated Crol. ” I look forward to leveraging my experience to create sustainable datacenter solutions across Europe and to ensure that we grow as a leader in the data center space. “
The addition of Cara and Oscar comes at a pivotal time for Switch Datacenters, as the company continues to expand its footprint. Their collective expertise is expected to play a critical role in steering the company towards achieving its ambitious growth targets.
“Bringing Cara and Oscar onto our leadership team underscores our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the datacenter industry,” said Gregor Snip, CEO of Switch Datacenters. “Their unique perspectives and proven track records will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and expand our capabilities.”
Switch Datacenters is dedicated to providing world-class data center solutions that are both efficient and environmentally responsible. With the new leadership additions, the company is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of growth and innovation.