People moves: Stephen Donovan, Rubix Data Centers. September 27, 2026 Rubix names Stephen Donovan SVP of EMEA delivery. Rubix Data Centers appoints Stephen Donovan to lead EMEA delivery and oversee project execution as the operator expands its AI footprint from Spain Data centre operator Rubix Data Centers has appointed industry veteran Stephen Donovan as Senior Vice President, Delivery (EMEA), reinforcing its executive leadership team as the company accelerates its European expansion. Scaling EMEA infrastructure delivery. In his new role, Stephen will lead data centre delivery across the EMEA region, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from initial design and construction through to long-term operational transition. His appointment comes as Rubix expands its AI-dedicated digital infrastructure portfolio to meet surging compute demands. Stephen joins a leadership team that includes CEO John Eland, Chief Development Officer Alison Gutman and Executive Chairman Josh Joshi. Prior to joining Rubix, Stephen built an extensive track record in large-scale infrastructure execution. His new role reunites him with long-time industry colleague John to drive Rubix's global rollout. Supporting global AI pipeline. Stephen's appointment aligns with a major growth phase for Rubix, which is currently constructing its first state-of-the-art facility in Spain. The company holds an ambitious development pipeline spanning key hyperscale markets across EMEA, the United States and Asia. His primary focus will involve building and scaling regional delivery teams, ensuring projects are executed with consistent quality and rigorous accountability. "AI is transforming the world, and Rubix has massive plans to build the foundational infrastructure required to support these surging global demands," Stephen noted regarding his appointment. "I am incredibly proud to be at the cutting edge of this industry, driving execution as part of the Senior Leadership Team." The digital infrastructure landscape continues to evolve rapidly as operators scale high-density facilities to support AI workloads worldwide.