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Data4 appoints new Chief Investment Officer

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Data4 has announced the appointment of Alexander Oyaert as its new Chief Investment Officer.

Oyaert previously functioned as the Chief of Staff to the CEO and will now be in charge of all Data4 Group M&A and financing activities.

The new CIO’s history

  • Oyaert played a crucial role in the raising €3.3 billion of debt financing to support the group’s growth, including €1.1 billion to support new projects and acquisitions
  • He graduated in finance from the prestigious University St Gallen and in engineering from the Free University of Brussels
  • Oyaert previously worked for leading financial companies such as Morgan Stanley or Brookfield Asset Management where he was a Vice President in their Infrastructure division
  • Joined Data4 in September 2023 as Chief of Staff
  • He was the Co-Founder of a non-profit organisation to improve the working of the lifeguards and first aid employees in Belgium

“Secure and achieve new expansion”

Oyaert commented on his appointment: “I am looking forward to help Data4 Group continue its strong track record and retain its position as the European data center champion.

“Using my experience in finance, I am determined to find the funds to secure and achieve new expansion projects.”

He continued: “Starting with this €3.3 billion financing, we will be able to support the company into the fastest growing sector across the infrastructure and real estate markets.”

“Accelerate our growth”

Olivier Micheli, CEO, Data4 expressed: “I am delighted to welcome Alexander as Data4’s new Chief Investment Officer.

“This strategic role has become crucial for Data4 to support the group’s expansion. With such a solid experience in the banking industry, Alexander will help us accelerate our growth and develop new funding strategies,” Micheli added.  

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