Listen to Graham Harle, CEO and Steve Kelly, Global Head of Data Centres, as they joined Andy Davis from the Inside Data Centre podcast, to discuss the sector, its future and developing the next generation. 

Both shared their personal career journeys, discussed Gleeds’ entry into the data centre sector, highlighted the significance of apprenticeships in developing future talent and offered guidance on how professionals from other industries can forge a successful career path.

The conversation also highlights our capabilities within the sector and tracks our evolution alongside the wider industry’s growth and opportunities. Gleeds has been at the forefront of data centre development for a number of years, working with eight out of the ten leading global data centre operators. As a trusted partner to our clients, we play a pivotal role in helping the sector achieve its limitless potential. 
 
The podcast overview

In this episode, Graham and Steve discussed:

  • Careers and opportunities in the sector and the pivotal role of apprenticeships in fostering future talent
  • How Gleeds has developed its capabilities, aligned to client requirements and adapted to industry advancements
  • The differentiators associated with the sector, lessons that can be learnt from across the wider industry and the future outlook
  • Current challenges and opportunities and how the industry might collaborate to overcome these.

Gleeds' expertise in data centres

Gleeds' approach to data centre projects is rooted in a deep understanding of our clients technical and operational requirements. We work with colocation, cloud and telecommunication service providers, as well as enterprise operators, to exploit the opportunities this presents. We offer services that cover the entire lifecycle of a project, including strategic advisory, cost management, project management, technical due diligence and sustainability consulting.


Learn more about our expertise in the data centre sector.