(US and Canada) Stream Data Centers announces that it is continuing the strategic build-out of its leadership team with the addition of Jose Ruiz as Senior Vice President of Global Accounts and Platform Strategy.

In this new role, Ruiz, who brings more than a decade of global experience in data center development, engineering, operations, and strategy, will deepen customer engagement by crafting an exciting, innovative platform strategy that further aligns Stream’s offerings with its customers’ evolving needs to meet their growth trajectories.

A former Lieutenant Commander and Naval Aviator for the U.S. Navy, Ruiz’s commitment to leadership, innovation, and excellence has been consistently demonstrated throughout his career. Delivering an ideal blend of technical acumen, strategic industry experience, and leadership insight, he is a unique talent who has established multi-billion-dollar joint ventures and secured several pivotal data center patents.

In his role, Ruiz will elevate Stream’s customer engagement strategy, enhancing the company’s proven track record of problem-solving and agility. Additionally, he will oversee both product and asset management, ensuring Stream’s platform remains positioned to meet its clients’ evolving needs.  He will also spearhead the hiring and training of a new team of technical project management professionals who will serve the exacting needs of the world’s largest and most sophisticated data center users.

“I am deeply grateful to be entrusted with this role at such a pivotal time for Stream and our industry,” comments Ruiz. “Stream seeks to go beyond the transactional and instead fosters enduring commercial relationships supported by a deep understanding of our customers’ unique requirements and objectives. It’s not just about data center capacity; it’s also about capability, innovation, and accelerating Stream’s growth in this dynamic market.”

Rob Kennedy, Co-Managing Partner states, “Jose’s outstanding reputation in the data center industry, coupled with his proven commitment and ability to help customers navigate the complex landscape of capacity needs in an innovation-driven environment, makes him a great strategic addition to the team.”