Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), a global provider of AI-ready, hyperscale and large enterprise data centres, has announced the appointment of David Burton as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). The announcement was made on July 6, 2026, in London.
Role and Responsibilities
In his new role, Burton will lead Colt DCS' global technology and security teams. He will shape the organisation's technology vision and deliver secure, scalable and future-ready digital platforms to support continued growth. His appointment marks an important milestone for the data centre operator, and his combination of strategic insight and hands-on technical expertise will further strengthen both the function and the Executive Leadership Team.
Experience and Background
Burton brings more than 25 years of global technology leadership experience to Colt DCS. He joins from Global Switch Data Centres, where he served as Group Director of Information and led the organisation's digital strategy, strengthened its cybersecurity posture, and delivered technology capabilities to support sustained business growth. Over the course of his career, he has driven large-scale digital transformation programmes across diverse sectors, including cloud computing, virtualisation, global IT service management, R&D and consumer goods. This breadth of experience, combined with his ability to translate strategic vision into practical execution, will be a significant asset as Colt DCS continues to scale and evolve.
Leadership Comment
Quy Nguyen, Acting CEO and Chief Sales Officer at Colt DCS, said: "We are delighted to welcome David to Colt DCS at such a pivotal time in our growth. His proven track record in leading complex, global technology organisations, combined with his deep expertise in digital transformation and cybersecurity, makes him the ideal leader to drive our next phase of innovation. I'm confident he will play a key role in strengthening our platform and delivering long-term value for our customers."
About Colt DCS
Colt DCS designs, builds and operates data centres for global hyperscalers and large enterprises. Its global portfolio includes 15 operational data centres, with an additional 12 sites under development across 9 cities in the UK, Europe, and the APAC region. The company enables its customers to effectively plan for the growth of their business while providing secure, resilient, well-connected infrastructure with planned future capacity growth potential. With over 25 years of experience in the data centre industry, Colt DCS aims to be the most trusted and customer-centric data centre operator in the market. The company puts the environment at the heart of everything it does, recognising this as a fundamental responsibility towards the planet. Colt DCS has set comprehensive near- and long-term Science Based Targets to cut emissions in line with the SBTi's latest Net Zero Standard.
