Emily Friedberg is the new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for Vantage Data Centers.
Friedberg joins the Vantage leadership team with 24 years of commercial and technology experience.
“As today’s technological landscape evolves at a rapid pace and advancements like generative AI fuel unprecedented demand, I’m looking forward to drawing from my experience driving market innovation and scale to help Vantage continue growing its position as an industry leader in advanced data center development”
Vantage Data Centers, a premier global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, has announced the appointment of Emily Friedberg as the company’s inaugural Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO). With nearly 25 years of experience, Friedberg will oversee development and engineering, technology and systems, cybersecurity, and sustainability efforts, leveraging her extensive background to drive high-value results and growth at Vantage.
Friedberg’s career spans global technology giants and venture-backed startups. Before joining Vantage, she served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SkySafe, where she managed sales, marketing, product, and operations teams for the drone software-as-a-service company. Her previous role at Fastly as Global Vice President of Channel and Partnerships further showcased her expertise in cloud computing and technology infrastructure. Friedberg was also a founding executive at Lagrange Systems (now WebScale), where she played a key role in securing $8 million in Series A funding and launching the company’s channel program.
In her new role, Friedberg will be instrumental in leading Vantage’s technological innovation and sustainability strategies. Her responsibilities include scouting, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to align with the company’s business model and market needs. She will also ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ethical guidelines, driving the integration of technology innovation into Vantage’s products and services.
Jeff Tench, Vantage’s Executive Vice President for North America and APAC, expressed enthusiasm about Friedberg’s appointment, stating, “As part of Vantage’s global expansion, we have strengthened our leadership team with new C-level positions, including our CISO and now our CTIO. We are thrilled to welcome Emily and are confident her vision and expertise will guide us through a period of rapid technological evolution and company growth.”
Friedberg herself is eager to contribute to Vantage’s continued success. “With advancements like generative AI driving unprecedented demand, I’m excited to apply my experience in market innovation and scale to help Vantage strengthen its position as a leader in advanced data center development,” she said. “I am honored to join this esteemed leadership team and look forward to delivering high-quality results for our global customers and employees.”
Friedberg will be based at Vantage’s corporate headquarters in Denver and will report directly to Tench.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of hyperscale data center solutions, delivering power, cooling, protection, and connectivity for major hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. Operating across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, Vantage is at the forefront of data center design, offering innovative, reliable, efficient, and sustainable environments that scale to meet market demands.
