Keith Klesner

Keith Klesner, PE has a wealth of experience in the field of data centers and infrastructure. Keith started their career as a Civil Engineer Officer in the US Air Force, where they gained experience in project and program management. Keith then joined SKE Group as Vice President of Southern Europe, where they successfully established new business markets in the region. After that, they worked as the Director of Engineering at Lockheed Martin, where they were responsible for the sustainability and efficiency of a data center and office infrastructure.

Keith's next role was with the Uptime Institute, where they held various positions including Senior Consultant, Vice President of Strategic Accounts, and Managing Director for North America. Keith provided strategic consulting, asset evaluation, and certification services to clients around the world, ensuring the highest levels of availability for their organizations.

In 2018, Keith joined Microsoft as the Principal Program Manager for Azure Global. In this role, they were responsible for the strategy, planning, and risk management of Azure's global data center infrastructure, supporting growth and expansion across the Americas.

Most recently, Keith is serving as the Vice President of Business Development at Princeton Digital Group. Keith oversees the development and operation of data centers in Asia Pacific, providing scalable and sustainable infrastructure to the fastest growing economies in the region.

Overall, Keith Klesner has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise in the data center and infrastructure industry. Keith is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.

Keith Klesner, PE graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1998. In 2002, they earned an MBA from the University of La Verne. Keith also holds a certificate in Castellano from Academia Málaga Plus. In addition, they obtained the LEED Accredited Professional certification from USGBC in July 2011 and became a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado in October 2004.