Dana Adams
About Dana Adams
Dana Adams serves as the President of North America at Vantage Data Centers, overseeing market development and operations. With nearly 18 years of experience in the data center sector, she has held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer at AirTrunk and Vice President at Digital Realty.
Current Role at Vantage Data Centers
Dana Adams serves as the President of North America at Vantage Data Centers, a position she has held since February 2024. In this role, she oversees market development, sales, construction, and operations across the United States and Canada. Her leadership is focused on driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at AirTrunk
Prior to her current role, Dana Adams worked at AirTrunk as Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2024. During her tenure in Sydney, Australia, she played a pivotal role in scaling operations from one to five countries and established award-winning people, culture, and sustainability programs. Her leadership contributed significantly to the company's growth in the hyperscale data center sector.
Background in Digital Realty
Dana Adams has extensive experience with Digital Realty, where she held several leadership positions from 2006 to 2015. Her roles included Asset Manager for the East Region, Portfolio Manager for Europe, and Vice President of Portfolio Management. She oversaw $3 billion in data center assets and was involved in various aspects of portfolio management and development across multiple regions.
Education and Expertise
Dana Adams earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Boston College, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. She later obtained a Master of Business Administration from Simmons University between 2006 and 2008. Her educational background supports her nearly 18 years of experience in the data center sector, where she has developed expertise in managing and developing data center portfolios.
Recognition and Awards
Dana Adams has received several accolades throughout her career, including being recognized by Data Economy on its power women list in 2019. She was a finalist in the PTC awards in both 2020 and 2022 for outstanding female executives. Additionally, she received an Infrastructure Masons award in 2022 and was featured by InterGlobix Magazine as an Inspiring Woman in Leadership.