Northern Data Group AG has announced several key leadership updates that strengthen the company's executive team. John Hoffman, previously the Group Chief Operating Officer, has joined the company's Management Board and assumes the role of co-CEO alongside founder Aroosh Thillainathan, effective immediately. Hoffman's promotion reflects his central role in transforming Northern Data Group into an AI industry leader, with the company operating one of the largest AI clouds in Europe and managing over 22,000 GPUs.
The leadership restructuring includes Scott Bailey succeeding Hoffman as Group Chief Operating Officer. Bailey brings nearly 30 years of experience across energy, technology, and data center innovation to the position, having most recently served as CEO of UK-based cooling systems manufacturer USystems. His appointment is expected to ensure operational excellence across the company's expanding operations.
Chandan Rajah joins as Group Chief Technology Officer, bringing more than 25 years of technology leadership experience from senior positions at major technology companies including AWS and Facebook. Rajah will lead the Group's technology and product roadmap, overseeing the delivery of reliable platforms for AI cloud and high-performance computing services. The company also announced Charlotte Park's promotion from Global VP People to Group Chief People Officer, highlighting the importance of culture and talent development in Northern Data Group's strategic growth plans.
These appointments come at a critical time for Northern Data Group as it positions itself as a leading provider of full-stack AI and High Performance Computing solutions. The company operates through its Taiga Cloud business, which maintains one of the largest GPU clusters in Europe, and its Ardent Data Centers business, which has approximately 250MW of power deployed or coming online across eight global data centers by 2027. More information about the company's services can be found at https://northerndata.de.
CEO Aroosh Thillainathan emphasized that the new leadership structure brings together a diverse range of expertise that will drive the company's long-term success. The executive changes signal Northern Data Group's commitment to strengthening its leadership capabilities as it capitalizes on the growing demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure across Europe and globally. The company's focus on innovative solutions and execution excellence positions it to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
