PEDRO MENDIETA
DATA CENTRE INVESTMENT
In January 2025, Legrand announced the appointment of Pedro Mendieta as President of its Data, Power and Controls( DPC) Division. He now works closely with Legrand’ s global data centre teams to drive all aspects of DPC business, including taking advantage of the data centre market growth that has been driven by the rapid adoption of AI technologies and digitalisation trends.
As a leading global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, Legrand’ s DPC division consists of industry-leading brands operating across Legrand, North and Central America( LNCA). This includes Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Approved Networks and ZPE Systems, through which the company offers innovative solutions for data centres, building networks and facility infrastructures.
With more than 15 years of experience working in the data centre industry, Pedro shares his industry insights with Data Centre Magazine.
About Pedro Mendieta With more than 15 years of experience working in the data centre industry, Pedro has held several key senior strategic and operational leadership roles.
Most significantly, Pedro has worked for leading companies Eaton and ABB and specialised in critical power and power electronics. He recently served as Senior Vice President at Anord Mardix, a Flex company, where he helped lead
PEDRO MENDIETA
TITLE: PRESIDENT OF DATA, POWER AND CONTROLS( DPC)
COMPANY: LEGRAND( NORTH AMERICA DIVISION)
INDUSTRY: ELECTRICAL AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Pedro is a focused executive leader with more than 25 years of global experience specialising in optimising manufacturing and service organisations. He has worked with Legrand since January 2025.
HEADQUARTERS: FRANCE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 38,000 +
MARKET CAP: € 25.11 BILLION( US $ 28.58BN)
NUMBER OF COUNTRIES: 90 +
the global organisation and played a pivotal role in developing marketdriven growth and operational strategies.
“ In my new role as President of the Data, Power and Control division at Legrand, North and Central America, I am working closely with our global data centre teams to drive all aspects of our business,” he says.“ This includes fostering a culture of innovation,
58 July 2025