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Charlotte
Blackburn
Contracts & Procurement,
Kao Data
Can you share your journey into
the data centre industry?
W
hat drew me to this 昀椀eld initially was the
operational excellence aspect of the work,
which I found really interesting.
In data centres, you’re constantly on high alert because
so many things need to function perfectly at all times.
The risk of something failing is signi昀椀cant, and managing
these risks effectively requires a tight-knit team and a
dynamic approach.
This environment, where operational excellence is
critical, and the pace is fast, really appealed to me.
I enjoyed the team spirit and the dynamic nature of the
industry, which is rapidly evolving and attracting a lot of
interest. In 2019, I joined Gyron, which shortly thereafter
became part of NTT Global Data Centres due to a major
merger. However, as NTT transitioned into a vast global
entity, I felt the need to be part of a smaller, more agile
organization where I could have a more impactful role.
That’s when I moved to Kao Data. Kao Data is still in the
earlier stages of its growth, and that’s exciting because
it allows me to be more involved and help shape the
direction of the company.
The opportunity to join Kao Data came at just the right
time, and I was very happy to accept it, looking forward
to contributing to and growing with the company in this
vibrant industry.
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