John Eland

Global Data Center Executive / CEO

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Rubix Data Centers
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Chief Executive Officer, EMEA at STACK Infrastructure
    Apr 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Chief Strategy Officer, Global Data Centers at NTT Ltd.
    Apr 2019 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs

    I led Strategy & Corporate Development for the Global Data Centers division of NTT Ltd. I had a primary focus on our continued expansion and investment strategy, both in existing and new markets, via M&A, Joint Ventures, Strategic Partnerships and Development Projects. I was also responsible for Transactions & Underwriting and Strategy Research/Market Intelligence . Global Data Centers is a division of NTT Ltd. and incorporates DPA, e-shelter, Gyron, NetMagic, NTT Indonesia Nexcenter, RagingWire and other NTT Communications group Data Center divisions. Our combined global platform is one of the largest in the world, with over 160 data centers spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa and APAC. As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier-one global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our highly reliable, scalable, and customizable data centers. NTT Ltd. is a global technology services company bringing together the expertise of 28 brands, including NTT Communications, Dimension Data, and NTT Security. We partner with organizations around the world to shape and achieve outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data-driven, connected, digital, and secure. As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace, and deliver services in over 200 countries and regions. Together we enable the connected future. Visit us at our new website hello.global.ntt

  • Chief Strategy Officer at NTT Global Data Centers EMEA
    Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    I led Strategy & Corporate Development. I had a primary focus on our continued expansion and GTM strategy, both in existing and new markets, via M&A, Joint Ventures, Strategic Partnerships and Development Management. I was also responsibile for Strategy Research, PR & Corporate Communications and Corporate Development functions.

  • Senior Vice President Strategy & Development at e-shelter
    Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    I lead Strategy & Corporate Development of the e-shelter business, with a key focus on international expansion into new markets via Merger & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Development Projects. e-shelter is one of the leading data center operators in Europe providing highly secure environments for housing and connectivity of IT and network systems. With a presence in all key city-markets of the DACH-region, e-shelter leverages 300 MW of power capacity and 90,000 sqm of data center space to deliver scalable data center solutions. As a member of the NTT Communications Group of companies e-shelter provides access to a global network of more than 140 data centers. Among e-shelter’s clients are financial services companies, telecoms operators, IT service and outsourcing providers as well as cloud service providers.