Dominic Ward

Chief Executive Officer at Verne Global

Dominic Ward has had a diverse and extensive work experience. From 2011 to 2020, they served as the Chief Executive Officer of Verne Global, a company that specializes in sustainable data center solutions. Prior to this, they worked as the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director at the same company. Dominic also held the position of VP of Corporate & Business Development at Verne Global from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, they served as a Non-Executive Director of the company from 2011 to 2015.

In terms of other roles, Dominic Ward served as the Chairman of Ficolo Ltd starting in 2022. Dominic also worked as a Non-Executive Director at Hoxton Analytics from 2020 and as a Non-Executive Chairman at Optalysys from 2017. Dominic served as an Investment Advisor at Eden Rock Group starting in 2017 and held the position of Board Member at Data Centers in Iceland from 2017 to 2021.

Furthermore, Dominic Ward has experience as a Non-Executive Director at various companies. These include Wahanda from 2013 to 2014 and ChemistDirect.co.uk from 2013 to 2014.

Lastly, they were a Founder Partner at Lepe Partners from 2011 to 2014 and Co-Head of Direct Investments at Wellcome Trust from 2006 to 2011. Overall, Dominic Ward has a strong background in leadership positions and diverse industries.

Dominic Ward holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Economics from the University of Exeter. Dominic also has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Real Estate from the University of Reading. Additionally, they obtained a certification as a Member of RICS in December 2004.

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Timeline

  • Chief Executive Officer

    April, 2020 - present

  • Chief Financial Officer

    January, 2018

  • Managing Director

    January, 2017

  • VP of Corporate & Business Development

    January, 2015

  • Non Executive Director

    July, 2011