President of Elea Data Centers highlighted among 100 most influential people in digital infrastructure worldwide
President of Elea Data Centers highlighted among 100 most influential people in digital infrastructure worldwide
Alessandro Lombardi, President of Elea Data Centers, has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in digital infrastructure as part of the 2024 IM100 Awards 2024 by the global non-profit organization Infrastructure Masons (iMasons). The awards celebrate global leaders who drive meaningful progress across the digital infrastructure industry through education, innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
With more than 20 years of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and digital infrastructure, Lombardi is an impactful leader in the digital infrastructure market in Latin America, having pioneered the issuance of sustainability-linked debentures to enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Brazil. Under his leadership, Elea Data Centers has solidified itself as a sustainable data center platform with the most extensive reach in Brazil, promoting innovative practices and winning multiple awards, including the recent “Data Center Operations Team of the Year” at the DCD>LATAM Awards.
Lombardi is also the founder and CEO of Piemonte Holding, the first investment company focused on data centers in Brazil and Latin America. With a differentiated ESG approach, the company is guided by environmental, social, and governance practices deeply integrated into its investment strategy.
The IM100 Awards recognize leaders who shape the global digital economy, aligning their actions with the Infrastructure Masons values of education, innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. In addition to Lombardi, the 2024 list includes influential names linked to companies such as AWS, Meta, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, reinforcing Elea Data Centers’ leading position in the sector.
“Being listed among the 100 most influential people in digital infrastructure is a significant milestone,” said Lombardi. “This recognition reflects not only Elea Data Centers’ strategic vision of sustainability and innovation but also the collective impact of our initiatives. As a member of the iMasons Advisory Board, I see this achievement as an opportunity to strengthen global practices and promote solutions that drive the continuous and sustainable development of the sector.”
Inclusion in IM100 reaffirms Alessandro Lombardi’s commitment to transforming the sector, especially in Latin America, where he promotes the construction of a better digital future for everyone.
About Elea Data Centers
Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Elea Data Centers is Latin America’s pioneering data center infrastructure platform on a mission to accelerate a responsible digital economy from the Edge to the Hyperscale. Powered by 100% renewable energy and supported by a leading North American-based financial institution in addition to local financial institutions, Elea operates a nationwide network of nine interconnected data center campuses in the most critical interconnected Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities of Brazil, with the capacity and scale to accommodate the high-density cloud and AI deployment needs of hyperscalers, and large global or local enterprises. Elea is the world’s bridgeway to Brazil, coupling local market expertise with high-performance solutions that ensure your business’ successful entry into LATAM. For more information, visit www.eleadatacenters.com.
