Involta Welcomes Brett Lindsey as Chief Executive Officer

Involta is kicking off 2024 in a big way! The Carlyle portfolio company and prominent national provider of data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure announced today the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Brett Lindsey.

Boosting Involta’s Enterprise Colocation Footprint

The appointment will elevate Involta’s position as a leading enterprise-class colocation, cloud services and connectivity leader and drive further expansion across the company’s accelerated expanding footprint. With an eye toward future growth and innovation, Lindsey brings to the table three decades of industry experience leading private equity-sponsored digital infrastructure companies through rapid expansion and transformation. Prior to Involta, Lindsey served as CEO of Everstream for eight years, propelling the company’s growth and solidifying it as a major player in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic fiber network industry.

“Brett envisions Involta’s future clearly and has a track record of execution, making him the ideal choice to lead the company,” stated Ed Vilandrie, Board of Directors Executive Chairman of Involta and Operating Executive for Carlyle’s Infrastructure Group. “His addition is a strategic move for Involta and aligns with Carlyle’s commitment to invest in Involta’s enterprise infrastructure footprint. We believe there is potential for rapid acceleration of Involta’s growth in the digital infrastructure landscape.”

Focused on Involta’s Strategic Expansion

On the heels of multiple major announcements, including a 20-MW colocation campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin, a data center expansion in Tucson, Arizona, and the launch of two Internet Exchanges in Boise, Idaho, and Tucson, Involta’s new CEO appointment could not have come at a better time. In his new role, Lindsey will focus on continuing the strategic expansion of Involta’s data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure services, specifically for large enterprise clients in the technology, manufacturing, healthcare and financial services sectors.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead Involta through a transformational growth stage,” stated Brett Lindsey, CEO of Involta. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Involta’s team and clients as a connectivity partner for nearly a decade – now including enterprise colocation and cloud services in the portfolio provides Involta an opportunity to expand and build on my strong industry relationships.”