Data Centre LIVE: Meet the AI Data Centre Debate Panelists

As AI continues to redefine digital infrastructure, data centres face a new era of demand, efficiency and innovation.

This discussion at Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit, taking place on 20-21 May 2026, explores how AI is reshaping data centre design, operations and sustainability, while addressing the challenges of power consumption, scalability and security.

These four industry experts will share insights on the AI Data Centre Debate panel, discussing AI adoption and future-proof infrastructure. 

Jabil's Senior Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Services

Lonnie Salmon brings over 30 years of experience in procurement services, operations and technology solutions across SaaS, biotech, telecommunications, renewable energy and power utilities.

At Jabil, he focuses on helping organisations drive value across their supply chain and procurement organisation, ensuring efficiency and resilience in complex environments.

With experience spanning start-up, high growth and Fortune 500 organisations, Lonnie also works across M&A, divestures and joint ventures, connecting procurement strategy to enterprise value.

At the summit, Lonnie will offer insight into how supply chain and sourcing strategies support scalable, energy-aware AI data centre infrastructure.

GreenScale Data Centres' Chief Technology Officer

Jean-François Berche will add a perspective to the panel on how scalable, efficient and sustainable infrastructure supports AI-driven data centre growth.

As Chief Technology Officer at GreenScale, he guides the company’s technological vision, focusing on integrating data centres within the wider energy ecosystem.

He brings experience from senior roles at Microsoft and AWS, where he works on cloud infrastructure, site selection, colocation and region expansion to meet increasing AI demand.

Jean-François offers insight into how technology integration and sustainable practices support performance, scalability and long-term data centre development.

STACK Infrastructure's VP of Site Acquisition & Development

Jamie Allen will add experience in capital project delivery across power and utilities and hyperscale data centres, bringing 20 years in the built environment as a chartered manager and incorporated engineer.

He leads large global teams on multi-billion-dollar projects, supporting the development and delivery of complex infrastructure.

At STACK Infrastructure, Jamie serves as EMEA Vice President for Site and Campus Development and Asset Management.

He leads a team of subject matter experts and regional leaders responsible for site selection, development strategy, energy strategy and asset management across STACK’s data centre assets in the EMEA region.

NTT Global Data Centers' Global Strategy Realisation & Transformation Director

Alex Bennett will bring a focus on strategy realisation and transformation within global data centre and telecommunications markets.

As Global Strategy Realisation and Transformation Director at NTT Global Data Centers, he works across digital infrastructure, aligning commercial portfolio monetisation with wider corporate development and long-term strategy.

Alex will offer insight into scaling data centre and digital infrastructure portfolios while delivering P&L improvement and shareholder value in complex and evolving market conditions.

Join us at Exhibition White City, London this May 20-21 to meet these panelists at Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit!

Get ready to join us to gain practical insights into the future of data centres and hearing new insights from key industry experts and leaders.

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