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Schneider will oversee the growth strategy for CyrusOne in Germany.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN,16 OCT 2023 - CyrusOne, a leading global data center developer and operator, has announced Carsten Schneider as Managing Director of the German business, which is one of the most important markets for CyrusOne's future growth in Europe. Reporting to Matt Pullen, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Europe, he will be responsible for leading and overseeing the expansion and management of the organization in Germany.
The addition of Schneider to the CyrusOne European team demonstrates the company's commitment to investing in top talent to reinforce its position at the forefront of the data center industry. Carsten brings over 20 years of experience leading projects across facilities management and real estate.
Previously, Schneider was Head of Business Development / Mergers & Acquisitions at Infrareal Holding GmbH & Co. Prior to that he spent over 15 years at Pharmaserv GmbH, where as Head of Facilities & Real Estate Management he was responsible for constructing and managing approximately 100 industrial buildings including one of Germany's largest MRNA-COVID 19 manufacturing facilities in Europe.
"With his extensive experience and solutions skills, Carsten is the ideal candidate for this leadership position", shares Matt Pullen, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Europe at CyrusOne. "In selecting the next Managing Director for such an important region for us in Europe, we knew we needed someone who was not afraid to think big and would be able to lead and inspire our talented team into the next chapter of our story. I am confident we have found that with Carsten."
"I am delighted to be joining CyrusOne at such an exciting time in the company's history and have admired the incredible growth in the German region in recent years", said Schneider. "I am most looking forward to working with the brilliant engineers, managers, project developers, and support teams to grow the business in 2024 and beyond. The data center industry is constantly innovating and adapting to societal demands, and it requires fresh, creative thinking and a drive to create a greener and more sustainable future. I am thrilled to be able to lead the team in realizing this goal."
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About CyrusOne
CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions across the globe. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 800 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
CyrusOne's leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world's largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com.
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