Iron Mountain has announced that Gary Aitkenhead has joined the company as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Data Centers.
Gary will lead commercial and operational activities for the Data Centers business globally, reporting to Mark Kidd, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Asset Lifecycle Management & Data Centers, and joins Iron Mountain’s Executive Team.
William L. Meaney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Iron Mountain, said: “We are pleased to welcome Gary to Iron Mountain. His global commercial and operational experience, alongside extensive data center expertise, will be instrumental in advancing our commitment to providing safe, secure and innovative solutions for our customers.”
Mark Kidd, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Asset Lifecycle Management & Data Centers, said: “Gary has a proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and inspire innovation – making him the right person for this important role. I’m confident that the Data Centers business will reach new heights under his stewardship.”
Gary Aitkenhead, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Data Centers, said: “I’m honored to join Iron Mountain at a pivotal time in the data center industry. As demand for capacity rises, Iron Mountain is well positioned to scale. I look forward to delivering value as our customers advance, driving growth, and contributing to the company’s continued success.”
With deep experience across public and private sectors, Gary has held leadership roles at Equinix, the UK Ministry of Defence’s Science & Technology Laboratory, and Motorola Solutions. Gary is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.
