Wayne Watson

Wayne Watson currently serves as the VP of Data Center Operations at Applied Digital since July 2025. Previously, Wayne held the position of VP, Site Operations at Compass Datacenters from July 2021 to July 2025, where responsibilities included overseeing strategic growth and tactical implementation related to facility staffing and customer experience. Prior experience includes serving as Regional Operations Director at Flexential, managing colocation data centers across seven cities, and working as a Commissioning Agent at Critical Solutions Group, where Wayne commissioned critical systems in various data centers. Additionally, Wayne was the Assistant Manager of Facility Operations at Equinix, focusing on critical equipment and site operations in Atlanta. Wayne holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership and a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Excelsior University.