David Sandars
About David Sandars
David Sandars is a Business Development Manager at Vantage Data Centers, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in business development within the high-density data centre services sector, having held various roles at companies such as Siemens, Savvis, and The Uptime Institute.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
David Sandars has been serving as the Business Development Manager at Vantage Data Centers since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the enterprise sector within the UK market. He is involved in promoting the company's sustainability initiatives, which include a 270MW power capacity supported entirely by renewable energy. Vantage Data Centers operates Europe's largest data centre campus, featuring a gross floor area of 1,450,000 square feet and a private 400kV connection.
Previous Experience in Data Centre Business Development
Before joining Vantage Data Centers, David Sandars held several key positions in the data centre industry. He worked as the Data Centre Business Development Manager at Siemens from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Sales Director EMEA at The Uptime Institute from 2012 to 2018. His experience also includes roles as Account Director at Savvis and Sales Manager at Interxion, contributing to his extensive knowledge in high-density data centre services.
Education and Expertise
David Sandars studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he earned a BA Hons in Business & Sports Studies from 1991 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in business development, particularly in the data centre sector. He has a proven track record in managing business development strategies and has experience working with various companies in the industry.
Background in Sales and Consulting
David Sandars has a diverse background in sales and consulting within the data centre industry. He worked as an Independent Consultant at DATACENTRESPEAK CONSULTANTS LTD for nine months in 2020. Additionally, he served as the Regional Sales Manager for RiT Tech in 2020 and as Business Development Manager at Haz Mission Critical for four months in the same year. His career has been marked by a series of roles that emphasize his capabilities in business development and sales management.