Panattoni Development Company has formed the North American Data Center Group, an Irvine-based initiative designed to expand the company’s presence in the rapidly escalating data center industry . Leading this new venture will be Panattoni’s newest partner, Adam Kramer, an accomplished strategist and data center leader with a substantial track record.

“Adam’s expertise in corporate strategy, government affairs, and sustainability, combined with his reputation as a leader in the data center industry, makes him well suited to direct our North American Data Center Group,” said CEO Adon Panattoni. “I am confident Adam will lead our newest division to great success and significantly enhance our position in this rapidly growing market.”

Kramer brings extensive experience in site selection, development and incentive creation for multiple data center campus locations worldwide. His leadership has helped drive record growth and success for organizations such as Switch and NZero, where he played a pivotal role in advancing sustainability initiatives and securing significant venture capital funding.

Pictured: Adam Kramer.