Jukka-Pekka Partanen

Jukka-Pekka Partanen currently serves as the Datacentre Director at XTX Markets, starting in July 2024, after a brief tenure in the same role at XTX FINLAND OY. Prior to this, Jukka-Pekka held the position of Director, Data Center Ecosystems at CSC - IT Center for Science from May 2012 to July 2024, overseeing multiple data center operations and ensuring the infrastructure's security and stability. Jukka-Pekka was also a founding member and vice chair of the Finnish Data Center Forum RY from November 2014 to March 2018, focusing on enhancing Finland's position in the global data center sector. Earlier experience includes key leadership roles in quality assurance at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd. and Nokia, spanning various aspects of software quality and product management. Jukka-Pekka holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication from Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, attained from 1992 to 1996.