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NEXTDC appoints Paddy

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Fledgling data centre operator NEXTDC has appointed Gordon Paddy as its general manager, facilities management.


"Gordon's experience and reputation in the construction and management of premium data centre facilities in the Asia Pacific region is without peer and his leadership during the design, construction and operation phases of our facilities will be invaluable to NEXTDC and our customers," said CEO Bevan Slattery.

Mr Paddy previously worked for Global Switch Asia-Pacific where, among other activities, he was involved in two substantial power upgrade projects and numerous fit-out projects at Global Switch Sydney and the expansion of the Global Switch Singapore facility.

He will start at NEXTDC in early 2011.