Laura Ortman
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Laura Ortman
CEO
Cologix
Laura Ortman was appointed as Cologix ’ s new CEO in 2022 by the company ’ s Board of Directors .
Prior to this , she held the roles of Co-President and Chief Revenue Officer within the company . Her career represents over 25 years of experience in technology and executive leadership positions with some of the industry ’ s largest names , including Equinix and VMware .
Ortman is the company ’ s first CEO , and she holds DE & I as one of her top leadership priorities .
“ Currently , Cologix has more than 50 % female representation on its leadership team .
I also spearheaded the company ’ s first employee resource group , Cologix Women ’ s Connection Network , where we have over 90 % participation . Last year , we formalised our DEI initiative programming to help drive our diversity programmes forward ,” Ortman explained , in an interview with Jaymie Scotto Cutaia of JSA TV .
“ I also want to set an example for my two daughters and for girls who aspire to get into the technology field or business and leadership positions . They essentially can accomplish anything they aspire to in the future .” datacentremagazine . com 129