Digital Realty Welcomes Paula Cogan as New EMEA Managing Director to Drive Growth

Digital Realty Appoints Paula Cogan as Managing Director for EMEA

Digital Realty, recognized as the largest provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions globally, has announced the appointment of Paula Cogan as the new Managing Director for the EMEA region, effective March 17, 2025. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's growth and leadership in an increasingly connected world.

Paula Cogan brings over two decades of experience in telecommunications and infrastructure across Europe, having most recently held the role of CEO at euNetworks, a European bandwidth infrastructure firm. Her impressive career trajectory includes executive positions at prominent companies such as Colt Technology Services and Verizon, beginning her professional journey at BT. Cogan will be based in London, succeeding Michel van den Assem, who is set to retire after more than 20 years with Digital Realty. Van den Assem will assist in facilitating a smooth transition until the end of May.

In her new role, Cogan will spearhead Digital Realty's EMEA team, focusing on enhancing the region's data center platform and optimizing the customer experience through the company’s flagship service, PlatformDIGITAL™. This platform is touted as the largest global aggregation point for companies, technologies, and data, highlighting Digital Realty's commitment to facilitating growth and innovation.

Andy Power, Digital Realty's President and CEO, expressed enthusiasm about Cogan's leadership capabilities, stating, "Paula is a seasoned telco and digital infrastructure leader with extensive expertise in sales, operations, and strategic transformation. Her strong track record of leading teams and engaging with customers makes her an excellent fit for our EMEA strategy."

Cogan herself expressed excitement about the opportunity at Digital Realty, stating, "I'm thrilled to join Digital Realty's leadership team and head the EMEA region during such a dynamic phase for the data center industry. With over 120 operational data centers spread across 26 metropolitan areas in EMEA, robust and growing connectivity, and a diverse customer base that ranges from large hyperscalers to smaller enterprises, Digital Realty is perfectly positioned for continued growth in this region. I look forward to collaborating with our team and customers to enhance connectivity and performance solutions that will further fortify our customer value proposition."

Digital Realty's global data center network comprises more than 300 facilities across over 50 metros in 25+ countries spanning six continents. Their comprehensive offerings encompass data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, effectively linking companies and data in a secure environment designed to address the ongoing challenges associated with Data Gravity.

Paula Cogan's extensive background in the telecommunications sector positions her to play a critical role in navigating the complexities of the evolving data center landscape. As the demand for cloud services and data connectivity continues to surge, her leadership is expected to ignite further innovation and strategic growth in the EMEA region.

For those interested in staying informed on Digital Realty's developments and initiatives, the company encourages following their updates on platforms such as LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter). As the data center industry evolves, Digital Realty remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses across the globe.

To learn more about Digital Realty and their offerings, interested parties can visit their official website at digitalrealty.com for further details and insights into their expansive services.