Digital infrastructure veteran appointed to further scale commercial strategy for North America’s fastest growing data center company

Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the appointment of Christophe Strauven as chief commercial officer (CCO) for North America. Strauven will oversee the region’s commercial strategy, including capital allocation, partnerships, commercial deal structuring and portfolio management, reinforcing Vantage’s continued growth and leadership in the digital infrastructure sector.

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Christophe Strauven has been named chief commercial officer for Vantage Data Centers’ North American business.

Strauven brings 30 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking and corporate finance to this role. Known for his trusted leadership and extensive involvement in complex financial transactions, Strauven has played a critical role in planning and executing the strategy behind Vantage’s global expansion and large-scale debt capital-raising initiatives.

“Christophe’s deep institutional knowledge and proven track record working on the company’s most significant transactions make him uniquely qualified to lead our North American commercial organization,” said Dana Adams, president of North America, Vantage Data Centers. “As customer demand continues at an unprecedented pace, more investment and new structures are required. Christophe’s strong financial background, keen understanding of our business and focus on value creation will serve us well as we embark on our next chapter.”

Previously, Strauven served as chief financial officer for North America where he led the region’s finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting and tax functions. Before that, he was senior vice president, capital markets at Vantage, developing and executing the company’s global capital-raising strategy through debt financing and financial risk management.

Prior to joining Vantage, Strauven served as a managing director at Digital Colony (now DigitalBridge Group, Inc.), a lead investor in Vantage, where he spearheaded the firm’s European credit investment initiative. He also spent more than a decade at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta, advising on and executing leveraged loan and high-yield transactions. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Goldman Sachs in London and the Boston Consulting Group in Brussels and Paris.

“I’m honored to take on this new opportunity at such an exciting time for Vantage,” said Strauven. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredibly talented teams as we’ve built one of the industry’s most trusted and customer-focused platforms. I look forward to strengthening our partnerships, advancing our commercial strategy and continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers across North America.”

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure serving the world’s most influential AI and cloud providers. With operations spanning North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage delivers capacity at unrivaled speed and scale, driven by a relentless commitment to operational excellence and customer success. Vantage is empowering transformative companies to shape the future.

For more information, visit http://www.vantage-dc.com.

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