Vice President, Energy Infrastructure Lead, EMEA

Job Description

Ada Infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong individual to join as the EMEA Energy Infrastructure Lead to support the execution of our EMEA energy and utility strategy. This role will work directly with the EMEA leadership team as well as their global colleagues, contributing to utility‑scale power procurement, clean energy initiatives, market research, and internal reporting to support the reliable and cost‑effective delivery of power across our EMEA data‑centre portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in energy delivery in the infrastructure space in EMEA and will be the owner for all things energy related in the region, working closely with the site selection, development and delivery teams to ensure the timely application for power connections, delivery of power projects and ultimately operation of on‑site power infrastructure (sub‑station IDNO selection).

They will be the point of contact for all power queries from statutory and other bodies as they arise across EMEA.

• Collaborate closely with the site selection manager to ensure timely and cost effective power procurement
• Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects
• Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through project energization and ongoing operations
• Drive Ada Infrastructure's energy‑related sustainability initiatives, including setting and achieving renewable energy targets
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across all data centre operations
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, and energy technology providers
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure alignment of energy strategies with overall business objectives
• Stay tuned to the power market, be the SME for providing regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership
• Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to secure favorable terms

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

• Extensive experience in negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements
• Excellent financial acumen, including experience with budget management and financial modeling
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  
  Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Experience in driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets
• Familiarity with data centre operations and infrastructure requirements
• Willingness to travel globally as needed

Head of Ada Infrastructure, EMEA