Alex Loobeek

Alex Loobeek has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Alex has held various roles in different companies across different industries.

Starting from 1996, Loobeek worked at a.hak regio West as a Calculator/werkvoorbereider until 1998. Following this, from 1998 to 1999, they worked as a Consultant at Yacht.

After that, Loobeek worked at Versatel as a Project Manager from 2000 to 2002. During this time, they managed network extension projects and ensured timely and budgeted delivery of network solutions.

From 2002 to 2011, Loobeek worked at BBned as a Manager Network Deployment/Implementation. In this role, they were responsible for the operational management of the bbned network, including colocation, leased line, and capacity management.

In 2011, Loobeek joined the Academic Medical Center as a Capacity Manager for a brief period of time.

From 2012 to 2018, Loobeek worked at Interoute, starting as a Manager Field Operations Benelux and later progressing to Senior Manager Field Operations Benelux. In these roles, they managed data center power and facility management, fiber networks, vendor and supplier management, and financial and budget management.

In 2018, Loobeek joined GTT as the Director of Regional Engineering Benelux and Nordics. Alex was responsible for data center mechanical and electrical management, design, maintenance, as well as the rollout and maintenance of fiber optic networks.

Currently, Loobeek is working at EdgeConneX since 2018. Alex started as the EMEA Manager of Operations, then progressed to EMEA Director of Operations, and is currently serving as the VP of Data Center Operations EMEA.

Alex Loobeek began their education in 1989 at Technisch College Amsterdam, where they studied Electrical Engineering and Energy Technology. After completing their studies there in 1992, they went on to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) / Ingenieur (Ing.) degree in Electrical Engineering and Energy Technology at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Alex successfully completed this degree in 1996.