Kolb brings extensive experience in engineer-to-order manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and capacity planning to drive scalable growth and optimize operational workflows for data center customers. His expertise is instrumental in scaling hi-tequity’s accelerated, power-first deployment model, as AI and hyperscale demand strain traditional data center builds.
"As AI workloads continue to drive unprecedented data center infrastructure demands, speed-to-market has become a competitive differentiator," said Jim Embley, co-founder at hi-tequity. "James brings the operational leadership needed to scale our delivery model while maintaining the consistency our customers expect."
In his role, Kolb will lead operational planning, project management, and process improvement initiatives across hi-tequity’s data center development portfolio. Additionally, he will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to identify and mitigate operational risks, ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and optimize resource allocation.
"It's a true privilege to join hi-tequity, a dynamic organization poised to disrupt the data center industry," Kolb said. "I look forward to leveraging my skills and expertise to ensure hi-tequity's continued success and contribute to its innovative solutions."
Before joining hi-tequity, Kolb held senior operations roles in aerospace and defense, data center, and energy industries, specializing in engineer-to-order manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and capacity planning at companies such as Collins Aerospace, Tidal Time Solutions, and GE. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.
