NGD appoints Brian Popperwell as COO  

Data centre operator Next Generation Data (NGD) has appointed Brian Popperwell as Chief Operating Officer.

Brian brings a wealth of secure government and commercial client experience gained from 15 years of IT and operational management at IT services giant CGI (formerly Logica) and has familiarity of the NGD operation from his time at CGI, a major customer of NGD since 2009. Prior to CGI Brian held various technical support and management positions including a stint in the RAF.

As NGD enters a new phase of rapid expansion Brian will play a pivotal role in managing the giant facility’s existing and future data centre capacity on behalf of NGD’s corporate and channel partner customers. He will work closely with NGD’s CTO and report directly to the board.

Commenting on his appointment, Brian Popperwell said, “As Europe’s largest single data centre campus with an unprecedented power capacity, NGD already delivers world class facilities while offering huge potential for future expansion and further innovation. I am therefore very excited by the opportunity of helping the company continue to meet and exceed customer expectations as it enters a new phase of growth.”

Nick Razey, NGD’s CEO added: “His extensive secure government and enterprise client background, and having already experienced NGD while at CGI, means Brian will offer us invaluable insight in terms of maximising operational excellence and second to none service delivery as we continue to grow.”