Nancy Novak
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Nancy Novak
Chief Innovation Officer
Compass Datacenters A veteran of the construction industry - in which she has almost three decades worth of experience overseeing more than $ 3.5bn worth of renovations and construction projects for airports , hospitals , and even the Pentagon - Nancy Novak retired in 2014 at the age of 47 .
Just three years later , she came out of retirement , joining Compass Datacenters in 2017 as the company ’ s Chief Innovation Officer . She has since driven the adoption of cutting edge technology , lean practices , and fostered an innovative culture through diversity of thought at the company . Novak is heavily involved in several organisations advocating for technological advancement in the construction and digital infrastructure sectors , and is a vocal ally of women in leadership roles . She currently serves as the Board of Director Vice Chair on the National Institute of Building Sciences BIM Council , as well as Executive Sponsor for the Digital Divide on the iMasons Advisory Board .
140 April 2022