The developer and operator behind a 25,900 sqm data centre in Reddish, Kao Data, has announced the appointment of Spencer Lamb (pictured) as its CEO, succeeding the firm’s founder David Bloom in the role.
Lamb joined the business in January 2020 and has served as Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer. Outgoing CEO, David Bloom, will continue as executive chairman.
The change in leadership, effective immediately, concludes a transition aimed at support Kao Data’s next phase of expansion in the UK data centre market. As CEO, Lamb will oversee day-to-day growth in the UK, which focuses on developing AI-ready data centre capacity that supports the growing demand for high-density computing infrastructure in tech hubs like Greater Manchester.
Spencer Lamb, chief executive officer at Kao Data, said:
“I have loved my time at Kao Data, and I am excited to step up and lead the company as its CEO. One of the biggest strengths of Kao Data is our ‘player-manager’ mentality, recruiting from within to develop and grow our people, which is exactly what this role calls for. I am looking forward to ensuring Kao Data continues to play a strong and defining role in the UK’s AI infrastructure story, and that we keep delivering for our customers, our people and the communities we operate in.”
David Bloom, executive chairman at Kao Data, said:
“Spencer’s appointment formalises what has been an increasingly natural evolution in how we lead this business. He has the DNA of this company and is, quite simply, a ‘Kao person’ through and through and an outstanding leader in this industry.”
Bloom added:
“As CEO, Spencer will drive Kao Data’s operations and day-to-day growth strategy, while I remain directly focused on the strategic priorities that will shape our next chapter: major financing, capital partnerships, M&A, and our ongoing engagement with government on the UK’s AI infrastructure agenda. This is a leadership structure built deliberately for scale, and I am excited about what we will build together.”
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