Nelson is the CEO of Verrus. He brings more than two decades of experience in overseeing data center infrastructure and large-scale distributed software systems.

Prior to joining Verrus, Nelson served as the Global Head of Infrastructure for X (formerly Twitter), where he led the company’s 285-person infrastructure team globally. Nelson previously worked at Google for 20 years, including 10 years working with data centers, servers, storage, and networks and 10 years building Google’s own resource management systems that span supply chain to cloud. While at Google, he also oversaw data center site selection, global infrastructure deployments, and new product integration.

Nelson earned his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Union College and his MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Anand is the CTO of Verrus. He brings infrastructure experience across data center engineering, energy, and software product management.

Prior to joining Verrus, Anand was the Senior Vice President of Advanced Technology for EdgeConneX, a global data center provider. Anand previously worked for Google for 14 years, including serving as the technical lead for advanced technology and innovation for Google’s data center division. In this role, he oversaw Google’s data center architecture and technology roadmap.

Anand earned his bachelor of engineering degree from Government College of Engineering, Pune; his master of science degree in materials engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park; and his PhD in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Jeff is a distinguished leader in the data center industry with more than 30 years of professional management and leadership experience.

Prior to joining Verrus, Jeff led Verne Global, a pioneering sustainable data center developer, as CEO for 12 years.

Before Verne Global, Jeff co-founded DuPont Fabros Technology's wholesale data center business, where he served as Managing Director, pioneering the implementation of the wholesale operational model for customers such as Microsoft, Google, and Meta. Prior to his tenure at DuPont Fabros, Jeff held senior leadership roles at AboveNet Communications, including Vice President of Real Estate, Design, and Construction, as well as Director of Operations.

Jimmy has over 20 years experience with data centers and was previously a Distinguished Engineer at Google. He is the founder of Google's Data Center R&D, Data Center Engineering, Platforms Mechanical Engineering, and Platforms Infrastructure Engineering teams, responsible for power, cooling, embedded software, and construction. Jimmy led the design of multiple gigawatts and multiple generations of Google's infrastructure.

He holds over 90 patents in the area of data center infrastructure.

Krish is a passionate builder with 20 years of experience developing, and scaling data center products. His expertise spans a wide range of technologies, from physical data centers and servers to cutting-edge virtualization solutions.

Before joining Verrus, Krish led product for Google Cloud's Compute Engine software layer. He also spearheaded the creation of VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware's comprehensive software-defined private cloud offering. Earlier in his career, Krish played a key role in Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS), leading the development of its management software. Krish has an extensive background in both datacenter and end use infrastructure management and operations at scale.

Ben brings over two decades of experience designing, managing, and scaling infrastructure optimization platforms that unlock efficiencies and accelerate innovation.

Prior to joining Verrus, Ben was the Director of Data Center Engineering, Operations, and Capacity Management at X (formerly Twitter), during which time he oversaw the company’s global server footprint and capacity rebalancing strategy. Previously, Ben held leadership roles responsible for infrastructure product development and program management at Twitter, YouTube, Google, and IBM Microelectronics.

Enrique brings over 15 years of real estate and data center investment experience to Verrus. As Vice President of Real Estate Investment for Equinix, he oversaw capital approvals for data center development and real estate acquisition, and he helped launch the company’s hyperscale division, including joint ventures. Enrique previously led the financial analysis for Rexford Industrial during its IPO, and he was awarded the Wall Street Journal’s Best on the Street Award while at Green Street Advisors. 

Enrique earned his bachelor of science degree in economics cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and his International MBA with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Mark brings nearly 20 years of experience delivering critical infrastructure at data center operators, hyperscalers, and enterprise.

As Vice President of Development at QTS, Mark grew and led the team responsible for delivering power and substation infrastructure across the US and Europe. Combined with his time at Vantage, Amazon, and PTS Consulting, he has delivered data center projects in over 30 countries and led teams responsible for aspects of site selection, due diligence, pre-development, power, fiber, construction, commissioning, and customer fit out. Mark earned his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Donna brings more than 20 years of supply chain leadership to her role.

Most recently, Donna served as Meta’s Director of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations where she led OEM/ODM sourcing, new product operations, planning, and inventory management for Meta’s cloud infrastructure. During her tenure at Meta, Donna enabled significant growth of AI, Compute, Networking, and Storage capacity to meet Meta’s aggressive AI hardware and critical capacity needs.

Prior to joining Meta, Donna held a series of senior supply chain roles at Cisco and Apple.

Michael brings over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition as a recruiter and hiring leader.

Earlier in his career, he co-founded S4 Partners and then spent the last 18 years working as a Global Talent Acquisition leader at Google and Meta. Throughout his career, Michael has overseen global hiring efforts across many disciplines including engineering, infrastructure, and consumer products, notably leading the hiring for Google’s first Chromebook team. More recently at Meta, he scaled the Network Engineering and Meta Connectivity teams.

Christian led Microsoft’s data center strategy and served as Distinguished Engineer over a 16-year career with the hyperscaler.

Gary leads Google’s global data center energy and location strategy and site selection organization, ranging from third-party wholesale colocation to large greenfield development projects.

Peter is a pioneer in data center innovation and previously held senior leadership roles at EYP Mission Critical, HP, and Bloom Energy.

Joseph is responsible for the design, engineering, construction, operations, and sustainability of Google's global data centers.

Adam is a professor at the California Institute of Technology and a leader in software optimization methodologies, including a focus on data center sustainability.

Jerry oversaw Amazon’s global data center infrastructure, following senior roles at Sun Microsystems and prior to becoming COO of Snap.