EXA Infrastructure appoints business development expert David Gonzalez as VP Sales to drive Southern Europe expansion

David will spearhead EXA’s sales strategy and be accountable for leading a team serving customers across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and the Benelux markets. The region has strategic geographic importance with continued investment in new data centres and subsea projects.

EXA Infrastructure appoints business development expert David Gonzalez as VP Sales to drive Southern Europe expansion

Key takeaways

  • EXA Infrastructure has appointed David Gonzalez as Vice President of Sales to lead customer growth for Southern Europe
  • Based in Paris, David brings more than 20 years of telecom experience from Orange, Colt Technology Services, Tata Communications and Telstra
  • He will lead a team serving customers across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and the Benelux markets
  • Nicholas Collins, Chief Commercial Officer, expects David’s leadership to accelerate EXA’s growth trajectory in Southern Europe

David Gonzalez joins as VP Sales

EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, has appointed David Gonzalez as Vice President of Sales to lead customer growth for Southern Europe.

Based in Paris, David brings more than 20 years of telecom experience to EXA having worked at Orange, Colt Technology Services, Tata Communications and Telstra. His expertise across enterprise markets will support EXA’s focus as it extends across new customer segments.

Comment from Nicholas Collins

On David’s appointment, EXA’s Chief Commercial Officer Nicholas Collins said: “David’s deep understanding of the telecommunications industry, his strategic acumen and customer-driven leadership will make a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are excited to welcome him to the team and are confident that his leadership will accelerate our growth trajectory in Southern Europe”.

The Southern Europe remit

In this newly created leadership role, David will spearhead EXA’s sales strategy and be accountable for leading a team serving customers across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and the Benelux markets. The region has strategic geographic importance with continued investment in new data centres and subsea projects.

“I am honoured to join the dynamic team at EXA Infrastructure and lead our ambitious plans for growth across the Southern Europe markets. EXA’s investment roadmap and unwavering customer focus is something I am particularly excited to be part of, and I look forward to working with customers on enabling their growth through our digital infrastructure.” David Gonzalez said.

Frequently asked questions

Who is EXA Infrastructure?

We own and operate 180,000 route km of fibre and duct across 31 countries, with nine transatlantic cable systems connecting Europe and North America. Backed by I Squared Capital, and run as a pure-play infrastructure company, independent of any hyperscaler or cloud.

What does EXA Infrastructure sell?

Dark Fibre, Spectrum, Wavelengths and Ethernet on routes we own, a Managed Fibre Network (MFN) where we run the network on your behalf, colocation at cable landing stations and amplifier sites, and technical services from design and build to full network outsourcing.

Where does the network reach?

Across Europe and the Atlantic: terrestrial routes from the Nordics to the Mediterranean and the Balkans, nine transatlantic systems into North America, and corridors extending east toward the Caucasus.

Who does EXA Infrastructure serve?

Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and content platforms, carriers and service providers, financial markets, and governments and critical infrastructure operators: organisations that want the physical layer on their own terms.

How do you buy from EXA Infrastructure?

Long-term IRUs to hold capacity outright, flexible leases without the long commitment, or fully managed services. The model is yours to pick; the network is the same either way.

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