The Executive Board is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the European Data Centre Association.

Michael Winterson 
Chair

Managing Director, Equinix Services Ltd

Michael Winterson, in his capacity as the Managing Director of Equinix Services and Director of the London Equinix office, plays a crucial role in leading a dedicated business development team aimed at enhancing the company's sales and marketing performance.

Assuming the role of Chair of the EUDCA in 2021, Michael has been instrumental in the successful launch of the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact (CNDCP). Under his guidance, CNDCP members have made a steadfast commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2030, reinforcing the industry's dedication to environmental sustainability.

Michael's unwavering dedication to promoting the data centre industry and its advantages to the European Union is a driving force behind the association's mission and fostering future growth. .

Laurens van Reijen 
Treasurer

Laurens is Managing Director of LCL Data Centres in Brussels, Belgium.

As the Founder, Managing Director of LCL Data Centres, Laurens oversees the operation of five cutting-edge data centres strategically located throughout Belgium.

Under Laurens' leadership, LCL Data Centres has achieved a remarkable transformation by revitalising three vacant data centers in the Brussels metropolitan area into thriving carrier-neutral colocation facilities.

In his role as Treasurer at the EUDCA, Laurens is entrusted with the vital task of ensuring the organisation's financial activities are diligently and accurately reported to both the Board of Directors and the entire membership. His financial acumen and attention to detail help steer the organisation toward continued success, making him an essential figure in the EUDCA's leadership team and the data centre industry at large.

Lex Coors 
Policy Committee Chair

Chief Data Center Technology and Engineering Officer at Interxion based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.

Lex Coors career in the industry spans more than 30 years. In his roles at Interxion and Digital realty he has supervised the design and build of more than 70 data centres, as well as developed 600,000 m2 of gross space.

His extensive experience underscores his ability in creating data centre infrastructure that is not only adaptable but also cost-effective and energy-efficient, setting industry standards.

Lex's influence extends into the broader industry landscape, serving as a Board Member of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact and Natron Energy, contributing his insights to sustainable practices. Additionally, he imparts his knowledge and expertise as a Visiting Professor at the University of East London.

In his capacity as Chair of the Policy Committee at the EUDCA, Lex is a driving force behind the committee's efforts to leverage the unique position of the EUDCA for the benefit of the data centre industry.

Andrew Harrison
Techincal Committee Chair

Director, Arup

With over three decades of industry experience, Andrew is a seasoned professional renowned for his expertise in designing and overseeing the execution of data centre, high-specification, science, industrial, and transportation projects across the globe. His commitment to integrated thinking, technical excellence, sustainable development, and carbon emission reduction has propelled innovation and redefined industry standards. 

Andrew's journey has taken him from New York to Hong Kong and is currently based out of London. In his role as Chair of the Technical Committee at the EUDCA, he spearheads the creation and dissemination of technical papers, driving the association's mission forward.

Matt Pullen
Chair of the CNDCP

EVP and Managing Director Europe, CyrusOne

Marie Chabanon
Deputy Chair of Technical Committee

Chief Technical Officer at DATA4 Group

Marie Chabanon has been working in the Data Center sector for more than 14 years and has been the CTO and an Excom member at Data4 Group since January 2018. She orchestrates the Design and Construction of data centers throughout the Group’s platform in Europe. 

She has recently joined the Board of the European Data Centre Association and serves as the Technical Deputy of the Association’s Technical Committee. She is a signatory of the Women’s Forum for Economy and Society’s Charter for the fight against climate change, and campaigns for the development of women’s leadership in the technical professions. 

Dick Theunissen
Deputy Chair of NTA Committee

Managing Director EMEA at EdgeConneX

Dick Theunissen is the Managing Director EMEA at EdgeConneX, a role he has held for nearly 10 years. With over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications, data centre, hosting, and cloud services industry, he joins EUDCA with extensive knowledge and experience. EdgeConneX operates more than 50 data centers in 30 markets around the world, working with customers to define, build and deliver custom-built data centre solutions where they want it.

As an active member of the EUDCA Board, Dick serves as the Deputy Chair to the NTA committee. Dick also serves as a Board Member of the Dutch Data Center Association.

Geraldine Camara 
Deputy Chair of NTA Committee

Managing Director at France Data Centre

Geraldine Camara serves as the Managing Director at France Datacenter, which serves as the primary representative of the French Datacenter Industry. In her capacity, she takes the lead in delivering the organisation's strategic objectives and acts as a spokesperson for the industry in parliamentary hearings, public interventions, and legislative proposals. At the European Data Center Association, she holds the position of Deputy Chair of the NTA Committee, where her focus is on ensuring that the perspectives and concerns of local jurisdictions are effectively communicated and heard at the broader European level.

Matthew Winter
Deputy Chair of CNDCP Board

Chief Design Officer at Global Switch

Matthew Baynes
NTA Coordination

Vice President at Schneider Electric

Matthew Baynes serves as the Vice President, Design & Construction Partners for the Cloud and Service Provider Segment of Schneider Electric. As a Board Member of the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA) Matthew is dedicated to helping cloud, hyperscale and colocation service providers design, build and operate sustainable digital infrastructure. Matthew has over 20 years of experience within the IT, Data Centre and manufacturing industries, and today he focuses on identifying and developing business opportunities within new, existing and emerging markets; often working directly with global customers to help them scale into new regions quickly and efficiently. 

Stijn Grove
NTA Coordination

Managing Director, Dutch Data Center Association

Stijn Grove is Managing Director at Dutch Data Center Association, connecting the market-leading data centers in the Netherlands to strengthen economic growth of the industry and drive awareness of data centers in Dutch society. Additionally, Stijn holds various board positions, notably as Chairman of the KickStart Conference, and he is also a member of the jury for prestigious awards, including the Datacloud Global Awards. Within the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA), he actively supports the NTA committee and serves as an NTA coordinator.