London/Antibes, 23 July 2025 – The prestigious Council of Peers for Platform Global 2025 Awards has officially announced the highly-anticipated shortlist for this year’s Awards. The Awards, known for recognizing and honoring the most innovative companies and individuals in the sector, aim to have a global impact. The conference networking dinner and awards presentations will take place on the evening of September 8th at the Bastide du Roi, a stunning venue located near Antibes.
The independent panel of judges, known as the Council of Peers, is led by industry veteran Alex Rabbetts. The panel has been diligently reviewing the numerous nominations received this year.
Alex Rabbetts, CEO of Corozon, shared his thoughts on the judging process, saying, “The judging panel was blown away by the high caliber of nominations submitted, and we have worked tirelessly to narrow down the list to this final shortlist. The data center industry is thriving, and we have seen impressive growth, innovation, and disruption within the sector. It is a dynamic and attractive environment for investors, financiers, and AI platforms. The Awards evening will be a celebration of both rising stars and industry success stories.”
The shortlist for this year’s Awards is as follows, listed in alphabetical order:
1. Digital Infrastructure Investment of the Year 2025
– CtrlS
– ELEA
– Quinbrook
2. Data Centre Operator of the Year 2025
– Conapto
– Data4
– Green Mountain
3. Digital Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year 2025
– Eversheds Sutherland
– Gateley Legal
– Simmons & Simmons
4. Data Centre Sustainability Development Award 2025
– Conapto
– Data4
– etalytics
5. Making an Impact in Digital Infrastructure 2025
– Mathias Aaris, Supervisor, T5 Data Centers
– Elspeth Lunt, Senior Development Manager, Vantage Data Centers
– Nick Madathil, Staff Engineer – Clean Energy Engineering, Rehlko
6. Leader in Data Centres 2025
– Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO, Khazna Data Centers
– EdgeConneX
– Svein Atle Hagaseth, EVP Global Chief Business Office, Green Mountain AS
An additional announcement will be made for the coveted Marketer of the Year Award.
Platform Global is the premier annual conference for investment, high-end networking, and expertly curated content, making it a standout event in the sector. Interested individuals can register for the event and secure their seats by visiting www.digital-infrastructure.com/global/registration.
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