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omen represent an unfortunately small percentage of the global data centre industry workforce – and an even smaller slice of the pie chart when it comes to senior leadership teams and technical roles . In the US , while women make up 47 % of the workforce , they only have 26 % representation among computer and information system managers , and even less when it comes to technical and executive roles pertaining to technology ( like CHief Information , Technology , or Security Officer ).

At a time when the need for enterprises in the tech sphere to readdress their approach to diversity and inclusion has never been more apparent – not to mention the growing skills shortage affecting the industry as a whole – Data Centre Magazine is celebrating 10 of the most inspiring women currently taking a leading role in the future of the data centre industry . datacentremagazine . com 107