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Rosanne Kincaid-Smith COO , Northern Data Group

Northern Data Group is a specialist technology company that provides High Performance Computing ( HPC ) solutions . Its solutions include a state-of-the-art Gen AI cloud platform , next-generation data centre infrastructure and energyefficient Bitcoin mining operations . The company has an extensive footprint across Europe , the United States and Canada .

Rosanne Kincaid-Smith heads up strategic operations as the Chief Operating Officer at Northern Data Group . Throughout the course of her career she ’ s delivered business growth in existing and new markets , designed high-growth organisations , managed transformation , restructuring and large-scale M & A in high-profile financial institutions and PE-backed and owned businesses .
“ Each path has been different yet rewarding ,” Rosanne says . “ I don ’ t think anything we do at Northern Data Group is ordinary , which is precisely why I was so attracted to take on this role in the first place .”
In addition to her role as COO , Rosanne is also a member of the Northern Data Group board and acts as an advisor to other technology businesses and start-ups .
“ Alongside managing the operations , investments and strategy of the business , a big part of my role is making sure that we are constantly raising the bar in our industry ,” Rosanne adds . “ We set ourselves the highest standards ;
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