Vice President

Vice President, Germany First Time Role | Exclusive to Umbilical AdvancedA global data-centre leader is opening a brand-new chapter in its European story, and for the first time in its extensive history, a Vice President, Germany position has been created.Umbilical Advanced has been exclusively retained to bring this role to market.This is the first time it has ever been shared publicly.If you’re wired for scale, strategy, and shaping the future of a world-class digital infrastructure provider… keep reading.The OpportunityThis organisation is one of the most recognised and respected names in digital infrastructure, backed by leading global investors and a seasoned executive team.With major hubs across the U.S. and Europe, its footprint, growth trajectory, and customer portfolio place it among the industry’s true heavyweights.They're responsible for designing, building, and delivering data-centre solutions for some of the most demanding cloud, network, and hyperscale customers on the planet.Germany is entering a transformative phase, and the business is now installing a senior leader who will define and drive its long-term success in the region.Your MissionAs VP, Germany, you will:Shape and execute the commercial, real-estate, power, and growth strategy for one of Europe’s most important markets.Act as the senior representative for the country, engaging with regulators, power authorities, partners, and industry leaders.Build, lead, and scale a high-performance in-country team.Drive revenue, operating cash flow, and market expansion.Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the Managing Director (EMEA) and the wider Executive Leadership Team to bring the organisation’s vision to life.Influence key decisions that shape both the country and the regional roadmap.This is a broad, strategic, and commercially critical role.The impact you can effect is immediate. The runway is complex, although the opportunity to build something legacy-defining is real.What You Bring15+ years of relevant leadership experience, ideally within the data-centre ecosystem or adjacent critical-infrastructure sectors.Deep familiarity with the German market, regulatory landscape, utilities, suppliers, and customer ecosystem.A strong, credible network across enterprise, hyperscale, and government organisations.A track record of scaling teams, driving operational excellence, and hitting ambitious growth targets.Exceptional communication, prioritisation, stakeholder leadership, and problem-solving instincts.Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or business (MBA preferred).Why This Role MattersThis is not a “replacement” hire.This is not a “realignment.”This is the creation of a role that directly supports the company’s next decade of expansion.You would be joining at a moment of genuine strategic inflection, where the person stepping into this seat will shape how the organisation grows, invests, partners, and delivers across one of its most commercially significant regions.Next StepIf you’re ready to explore a role with real influence, real backing, and real scale, Umbilical Advanced would like to hear from you.Contact:Briony O’KeeffeConsultant, Umbilical Advancedbriony@umbilicaladvanced.comALL CONVERSATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL!!!