Data Centre Magazine October 2024 | Page 128

CLOUD & 5G
“ The compensation packages for such talent have increased by 25-30 % over the last three years , with some areas seeing salaries double in the past five years . While over-promotion within the industry has led to a lack of what we would call ‘ seasoned leadership ’, particularly for C-Suite or Global EVP roles ,” he says .
With this kind of demand for talent already outstripping supply , Granger Reis will focus on finding talent and expertise in navigating this period of transformation from other analogous mission critical sectors , that often bring a much richer depth of experience including leadership skills .
CyrusOne drives sustainable cloud growth CyrusOne is a leading data centre developer that is at the forefront of building sustainable data centres that can handle high-intensity workloads , both in Europe and globally . The team has developed a range of innovations , both on the technical side and in how they develop partnerships , in order to reduce emissions from data centres .
“ We also take measurement and accreditation for our sustainability very seriously ,” states Aashna . “ For example , one of our data centres in Spain has received the BREEAM Design Certificate with ‘ EXCELLENT ’ sustainability level . This is a monumental milestone for us as it ’ s the first data centre in Spain to have achieved this .”
As the Director of Strategy and Sustainability at CyrusOne , Aashna Puri is on a mission to shape the future of our digital world with sustainability in mind . Her journey in this role has been fuelled by a mix of entrepreneurial drive , a love for creative problem-solving and a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact .
“ Having lived in seven countries across Africa , the US , Asia and the UK , I ’ ve soaked up cultures , perspectives and a global sense of responsibility . This international experience has made me passionate about connectivity – not just the kind that keeps our phones buzzing , but the kind that brings people , ideas and opportunities together ,” she says . “ That ’ s why the data centre industry feels like home to me ; it ’ s the invisible backbone of our hyper-connected world
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