Meet the Leaders Behind Global Data Centre Strategies

As data centre demand accelerates worldwide, strategy is becoming as critical as scale.

The rapid rise of AI, alongside continued cloud growth, is forcing operators to rethink how and where infrastructure is built.

From power availability to regulatory complexity, global data centre strategies must now balance performance and sustainability across increasingly distributed portfolios.

At Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit, the “Global Data Centre Strategies” panel will bring together senior leaders shaping this evolution.

With organisations navigating high-density workloads and shifting policy landscapes, the session offers a timely look at how strategy is being redefined in an AI-driven era.

Giampiero Frisio: Powering the future of electrification

At the heart of every data centre strategy lies power, a concept Giampiero Frisio, President of ABB Electrification knows very well.

With decades of experience across ABB’s electrification business, Giampiero now leads global efforts to deliver safe, smart and sustainable electrical solutions.

A member of ABB’s Group Executive Committee, he has held a series of senior leadership roles spanning Smart Power and low-voltage products.

His career reflects a deep technical and operational understanding of energy distribution, a critical component as data centres scale to meet AI-driven demand.

Giampiero's perspective will centre on how electrification innovation can enable greater efficiency while supporting the transition to net zero.

Alex Bennett: Driving global transformation strategies

Alex Bennett, Global Strategy Realisation & Transformation Director at NTT Global Data Centers, brings a commercially driven approach to infrastructure strategy.

With a strong track record in scaling digital services and leading transformation initiatives, Alex offers insight into how global portfolios are evolving.

His experience spans telco and digital infrastructure markets across EMEA and the GCC, with a focus on monetising new technologies including 5G and hyperscale services.

Alex's expertise lies in connecting corporate strategy with operational execution, from pricing and go-to-market models to partnership development.

On the panel, he will explore how organisations can align strategy with rapid technological change while maintaining sustainable growth.

Justin Lawson: Delivering strategy through execution

Rounding out the panel is Justin Lawson, Regional Managing Director, Europe, at CBRE. Justin brings a strong focus on client outcomes, operational excellence and long-term value creation.

With extensive experience across CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions division, including leadership roles in enterprise accounts and facilities management, Justin has overseen large-scale infrastructure delivery and growth strategies.

His background in organisational leadership, financial planning and service optimisation provides a practical perspective on how strategy translates into execution on the ground.

At Data Centre LIVE, Justin will highlight how operators can deliver on ambitious global strategies, ensuring that infrastructure investments are aligned with both customer needs and evolving market demands.

Join us at Exhibition White City on May 20–21 for Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit!

Attendees will gain practical insight from industry experts, hear real-world case studies and connect with peers and key decision-makers who are turning heads in the future of data centres.

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