Finding qualified data center executives has become one of the hardest hiring challenges in enterprise IT. According to Uptime Institute, 58% of operators struggle to source qualified candidates while 33% of the technical workforce nears retirement. Leadership positions are the hardest to fill.
MSH addresses this head-on with global reach across three continents and a network spanning hyperscale operators and colocation providers. We connect you with leaders who have actually protected uptime in mission critical environments.
Getting on your approved vendor list is straightforward. MSH works with procurement teams and internal stakeholders to move quickly when you need leadership coverage.
How MSH Delivers Data Center Executives
We take a structured, consultative approach to data center executive search, ensuring you get the right people, at the right time, for the right price.
1. Executive Search Consultation
You define the leadership gap. Together we map technical requirements, cultural fit and timeline to build a search strategy shaped around your operational environment.
2. Precision Leadership Sourcing
Your search taps a vetted network of data center executives across hyperscale, colocation and enterprise environments. Access passive candidates with credentials your facility demands.
3. Mission Critical
Vetting
Candidates go through rigorous screening for uptime track records, incident management and regulatory experience. Vetting focuses on operational reliability, not just resume keywords.
4. Curated Executive
Shortlist
No resume floods. You receive a shortlist of pre-qualified executives who align with your technical requirements, leadership culture and hiring urgency.
5. Hands-Off Interview to Offer
Scheduling, interview prep, feedback and offer negotiation are handled for you. Focus on operations while the hiring process moves forward smoothly.
6. Onboarding and Performance Follow-Through
After placement, support continues. From 90-day check-ins to retention tracking, new leaders integrate faster and deliver results longer.
Our Trusted Advisors
Sayan Bhattacharya
Managing Director
Bringing over a decade of experience in technology and management, Sayan is known for his dynamic approach. He has a notable history of transforming IT projects, combining extensive management expertise with a passion for technology, marked by his previous roles at global technology leaders.
Arun Krishnakumar
Chief Architect
Accomplished Chief Architect with a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets through innovative, value-driven sales techniques and customer-centric adoption strategies. Skilled at leveraging technical expertise to drive business transformation across diverse industries.
Kurt Vosburgh
Vice President of Sales, Global Technology
Kurt uses strategic insight, optimized solutions, and a collaborative approach to provide talent solution programs to clients, from implementation to support—managing external partnerships and internal delivery teams.
Enterprise Energy Company Partnership Showcase
Finding the impossible hire in renewable energy. When a major energy enterprise needed technical experts fluent in both SAP and Salesforce platforms AND the complexities of the energy sector, traditional recruiting hit a wall. MSH built the specialized talent pipeline they couldn't find anywhere else.
Result
“Working with MSH transformed our approach to finding specialized technical talent. They have an exceptional ability to find the ‘needle in the haystack’ – candidates with both niche platform skills and industry experience. What impressed us most was how they made it look easy. Their team understood our unique requirements and consistently delivered qualified candidates who could hit the ground running. MSH’s process, expertise, and commitment to results made them an invaluable partner in building our technical team.”
- CIO @ Major Energy Company
48 HoursTime from intake to first candidate presented
6 DaysContract time to fill
95%Offer acceptance ratio
Hire Data Center Leadership With Confidence
Retained Executive Search
For VP and C-level positions requiring confidentiality and comprehensive market mapping. Retained searches typically close within four to six weeks with dedicated senior resources and multi-round candidate evaluation.
Direct Hire Placement
Mid-senior facility leadership roles filled quickly through existing network relationships. Payment occurs only when you hire, removing upfront risk while maintaining access to pre-vetted executive candidates.
Interim Executive Coverage
Immediate leadership for facility emergencies, unexpected departures or rapid expansion timelines. Experienced interim executives stabilize operations while you search for the right permanent hire without rushing.
Contract-to-Hire
Extended evaluation before permanent commitment reduces hiring risk significantly. No conversion fees remove artificial barriers to bringing the right leader onto your permanent team after proven performance.
AI Infrastructure Specialists
Leaders with hands-on experience in power density management, liquid cooling systems and GPU infrastructure optimization. Fill emerging roles requiring competencies that most executives simply do not have yet.
Succession Planning
Build sustainable leadership pipelines as experienced professionals approach retirement. Protect institutional knowledge through structured transitions that identify internal candidates and map external talent for future needs.
Frequently asked questions
Schedule a quick consultation with our team. You’ll walk away with clarity on the market, advice on your search, and a clear plan to get the talent you need in the door.