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DAME DAWN CHILDS

COMPANY: NLIGHTEN GLOBAL HQ: SCHIPHOL-RIJK, NETHERLANDS

FOUNDED: 2021

Dawn Childs is a standout force in Europe’ s digital infrastructure space, serving as the CEO of pan-European edge operator nLighten. Bringing a unique, high-calibre background that spans engineering and operational leadership in the Royal Air Force, National Grid and Gatwick Airport, Dawn excels at scaling complex, mission-critical infrastructure. At nLighten, she guides the strategy for an expanding footprint of more than 30 edge data centres across major hubs like Germany, France and the UK. Dawn also serves as a Non-Executive Director for Pure Data Centres Group and chairs the Infrastructure Masons Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Dame Dawn Childs CEO nLighten

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36 July 2026