The Data Centre Alliance has recently appointed a new advisory board to oversee the expansion of its advisory council. Liam Round has been named chair, along with board members Jonathon Freegard, Scott Cunningham, Astrid Wynne, Phil Beale, and John Booth. These members were chosen for their expertise and experience in the data centre sector.
The advisory board will work alongside the council to identify and address key issues within the industry. They will focus on planning reform, energy market integration, sustainability, AI infrastructure readiness, and industry standards. The goal is to not only react to changes in regulations and markets but also to help shape policies that impact data centre operations in the UK.
Liam Round, Managing Director of Teksan UK and Chair of The DCA Advisory Council, expressed his excitement about leading the board during this crucial time for the sector. The DCA aims to provide guidance, governance, and strategic focus for the industry as it navigates rapid changes in digital infrastructure. This new appointment signals a shift towards prioritizing planning, power, resilience, and standards in response to evolving demands and design assumptions driven by AI technology.
