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AVAIO Digital Appoints Dale Rice as Vice President of Procurement

A Strategic Move for Sustainable Growth

In a significant development, AVAIO Digital, known for its innovative approach to sustainable data centers, has officially announced the appointment of Dale Rice as its new Vice President of Procurement. This strategic leadership addition aims to enhance the company’s procurement strategies amidst a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.

Dale Rice comes to AVAIO with a rich history of over 25 years in global procurement, holding senior positions at prestigious companies such as KBR Inc. and Kent. His extensive experience encompasses leadership roles where he successfully built and managed procurement organizations, significantly contributing to the completion of multi-billion dollar projects across sectors like energy, industrial, and data services.

Driving Efficiency in Procurement

During his tenure at KBR, Rice managed procurement activities for capital projects that amounted to $4 billion annually. His role required a hands-on approach to sourcing vital equipment while ensuring cost management, schedule adherence, and mitigating risks within supply chains. This wealth of experience is expected to play a pivotal role at AVAIO, where Rice will take charge of supplier engagement, commercial strategies, contract negotiations, and procurement planning.

Mark McComiskey, CEO of AVAIO Digital, expressed enthusiasm regarding Rice’s appointment, highlighting how his proven track record in managing complex procurement processes will strengthen AVAIO’s capability to deliver timely and cost-efficient services to its clients. According to McComiskey,