CFO magazine highlights Kevin Ooley’s ascent from chief financial officer to chief executive officer at DataBank, calling attention to a leadership transition that reflects both the company’s maturity and its ambitions for the next phase of growth. Ooley, who joined DataBank in 2011 as CFO and added the role of President in 2017, will assume the CEO role effective January 1, 2027.

The promotion is notable for the continuity it represents. Ooley has been an architect of DataBank’s financial strategy through more than a decade of rapid expansion, from a regional operator to a national platform with over 70 data centers, 25-plus markets, and revenue exceeding $1 billion. Before joining DataBank, he served as CFO of Thompson Media Group.

“Kevin has been my partner in every major milestone we’ve achieved, and I have tremendous confidence in his leadership as DataBank enters its next phase of growth.”

— Raul Martynek, outgoing CEO, DataBank

Outgoing CEO Raul Martynek will transition to Executive Chairman of DataBank’s Board of Directors, where he will focus on long-term strategy, major capital relationships, and expansion activities. The board approved the succession plan unanimously following a comprehensive search.

Read the full feature at CFO.