EXECUTIVE BIO

Coors has more than 20 years of experience in the data centre industry holding executive positions at Interxion and Digital Realty.

Coors also has an extensive volunteering portfolio and is a part of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact; The European Data Centre Association (EUDCA); and the University of East London.

“Lex Coors was also a hugely deserving recipient of the Technology Champion Award […] His contribution to the digital infrastructure sector over the last 30 years has been vast, and since working with Digital Realty he has pioneered several new approaches to data centre design and management,” commented Digital Realty.

Today, Coors also serves on the Governing Body for the iMasons Climate Accord (ICA) to help advance the decarbonisation strategy and provide industry-wide sustainability leadership in digital infrastructure.

“Perception isn’t always reality. However, it is vitally important that they are closely aligned so that we can navigate the world more effectively and make better decisions,” said Coors.

Furthering his climate efforts Coors has also been re-elected as a Board

Member of the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact. “It is an honour and a privilege to continue working alongside visionary leaders dedicated to combating climate change and shaping a sustainable future for our digital world,” commented Coors on his re-election.

The Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact is a collective effort to make data centres more energy-efficient, resilient, and carbon-neutral. The pact is fostering innovation and implementing eco-friendly solutions to reduce the environmental impact of digital infrastructure.

“During my previous term, we achieved significant milestones, such as promoting renewable energy usage, optimising cooling systems, and establishing best practices for data centre operations. But our journey doesn’t end here.

I’m eager to build upon these successes and drive even greater positive change in the years to come,” explained Coors.

“With the rising demand for data processing and storage, it is essential that we embrace sustainable practices without compromising technological advancements. By collaborating with industry leaders, policymakers, and environmental experts, we will continue to pioneer ground-breaking solutions that mitigate our carbon footprint and lead the way towards a greener, more resilient digital infrastructure.”

Outside of Digital Realty and Interxion, Coors is a Board Member and part of the Chair Policy Committee at The European Data Centre Association (EUDCA). He is also a Board Member of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact and Natron Energy and is a Visiting Professor at the University of East London.