Data Centre Magazine August 2023 | Page 169

Pip Squire
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Pip Squire

Head of Energy and Sustainability
Ark Data Centres
With more than 40 years of experience in infrastructure construction – 17 of these in civil engineering – Pip Squire has an immense insight into the industry and recognises that emissions reduction is a long-standing project for data centres .
Squire has worked at Ark Data Centres for 15 years , two of which as Head of Energy and Sustainability . Before joining Ark , Squire worked in construction with a focus on power . His background in renewable energy ultimately informs his sustainability work today , as all Ark data centres and campuses are built with these core values . His work has included successful planning , designing and constructing over 100MW ( IT ) or Tier III data halls across 12 data centres at three different campuses .
A core of Squire ’ s work is spreading the sustainability message , being an outward-facing advocate for sustainable data centre operations and how digital solutions can be made more efficient while providing a service that requires constant attention and energy supply .
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