2008
Verne incorporated
The idea of Verne was launched with a mission to develop data centers in optimized geographic locations with the lowest total cost of ownership and 100% renewable power without a green premium.
Our Story
We believe in intelligence born from nature
We start with nature's precision to build the advantage you need.
Who We Are
Verne provides sustainable colocation data centers for AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and other data-intensive workloads.
Powered by renewable energy and located in strategically selected locations, our data centers help organisations scale digital infrastructure while reducing environmental impact.
Combining resilient infrastructure, operational expertise, and long-term sustainability, Verne delivers reliable high-performance infrastructure required by modern compute-intensive applications.
Executive Leadership
The people powering digital growth
Since 2011, Verne's leadership team has built a business rooted in the belief that low-carbon energy, natural advantages and human intelligence create a better foundation for digital growth. Today, they continue to guide Verne's evolution, helping customers meet growing demand for AI and high-performance computing while remaining focused on long-term value and responsible growth.
Dominic Ward
Chief Executive Officer
AI-Ready, Low-Carbon Infrastructure Growth & Expansion
Billy Nolan
Chief Development Officer
HPC Infrastructure, Data Center Delivery & Campus Expansion
Hildegard van Zyl
Chief Legal Officer
Technology Law, Regulatory Governance & Sustainability Leadership
Michele Tagliatti
Chief Financial Officer
Data Center Finance, Capital Strategy & Investment Management
Nick Dale
Chief Commercial Officer
Data Center Growth, Commercial Strategy & Business Development
Sarah Kane
Chief People Officer
Talent Strategy, Workforce Leadership & Organisational Growth
Tate Cantrell
Chief Technology Officer
AI Infrastructure, Data Center Design & Engineering Strategy
Wayne Louw
Chief Operating Officer
Data Center Operations, Resilience & Service Excellence
Dominic Ward
Chief Executive Officer
AI-Ready, Low-Carbon Infrastructure Growth & Expansion
Billy Nolan
Chief Development Officer
HPC Infrastructure, Data Center Delivery & Campus Expansion
Hildegard van Zyl
Chief Legal Officer
Technology Law, Regulatory Governance & Sustainability Leadership
Michele Tagliatti
Chief Financial Officer
Data Center Finance, Capital Strategy & Investment Management
Nick Dale
Chief Commercial Officer
Data Center Growth, Commercial Strategy & Business Development
Sarah Kane
Chief People Officer
Talent Strategy, Workforce Leadership & Organisational Growth
Tate Cantrell
Chief Technology Officer
AI Infrastructure, Data Center Design & Engineering Strategy
Wayne Louw
Chief Operating Officer
Data Center Operations, Resilience & Service Excellence
Meet our Investors
Ardian
$156 billion in assets under management or advisory. $28 billion in infrastructure assets under management. Focus on the energy transition and utilities, transportation, and digital infrastructure. More than 1,000 employees in 19 offices worldwide. More than 1,500 institutional investors. Strong emphasis on sustainable investments. Ardian is independent and primarily owned by management and employees.
The Verne Standard
Our guiding principles
The Verne Standard is a set of rigorous principles that guarantee we deliver what our customers need, when they need it.
Flexibility
We go further to get the job done. We’re flexible and adaptable. Turning obstacles into opportunities. Problems into progress. And where others see challenges ahead, we dig deep and make things happen.
Innovation
Creativity powers our competitive edge. Our ground-breaking technology is backed by our equally cutting-edge thinking. We’re brave enough to speak up, ask questions and disrupt the status quo. Innovation is in our DNA.
Respect
We care for our people, planet and partnerships. Respect means holding ourselves to high standards, and having each other’s backs. Acting with integrity, and keeping every promise we make. We’re committed to quality, to sustainability, and to every customer’s success.
Excellence
We always strive for exceptional quality. Being world-class means being fanatical about quality. And we’re always bettering our best. From our infrastructure to our processes, to the way we communicate, we’re always aiming higher.
Flexibility
We go further to get the job done. We’re flexible and adaptable. Turning obstacles into opportunities. Problems into progress. And where others see challenges ahead, we dig deep and make things happen.
Innovation
Creativity powers our competitive edge. Our ground-breaking technology is backed by our equally cutting-edge thinking. We’re brave enough to speak up, ask questions and disrupt the status quo. Innovation is in our DNA.
Respect
We care for our people, planet and partnerships. Respect means holding ourselves to high standards, and having each other’s backs. Acting with integrity, and keeping every promise we make. We’re committed to quality, to sustainability, and to every customer’s success.
Excellence
We always strive for exceptional quality. Being world-class means being fanatical about quality. And we’re always bettering our best. From our infrastructure to our processes, to the way we communicate, we’re always aiming higher.
Locations
Grounded in Northern Europe
With multiple sites delivering unmatched specialised data center services, we're fully equipped to support businesses of all sizes: from thriving startups to global hyperscalers.
