XNRGY Climate Solutions ("XNRGY"), a leading North American provider of sustainable air handling and liquid cooling systems, has appointed Glenn Brandon to the role of executive vice president for Mission Critical.
This strategic hire reinforces XNRGY's commitment to attracting industry-leading expertise to support its rapid expansion and address the critical infrastructure needs of the burgeoning data centre market, driven by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence.
Glenn Brandon brings over three decades of experience in mechanical contracting and advanced technology projects, specialising in innovative and cost-effective design-build solutions.
His extensive background includes successful collaborations with prestigious clients such as Digital Realty, Equinix, Vantage, Stack, China Mobile, Nvidia, Crusoe Energy, and Orion. Notably, he has served as a contract executive for Southland's most complex data centre projects, holding ultimate accountability for project performance.
Brandon's career spans design engineering, project management, and conceptual design/budgeting, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and controls scopes.
He is widely recognised as an expert in mechanical system design and costs, fostering strong client relationships built on trust and expertise.
At XNRGY, Brandon will spearhead mission-critical cooling innovations, working closely with hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation clients to develop next-generation, high-efficiency, low-carbon data centre cooling solutions.
"Joining XNRGY is an exciting opportunity to advance mission-critical cooling technology and drive innovation in energy-efficient solutions that also include plug-and-play integration strategies," Brandon said.
“At XNRGY, we take a customised approach—assisting customers with design and budget considerations, explaining the rationale behind equipment choices, and guiding them toward tailored solutions that maximise energy efficiency.
"Energy efficiency is a crucial factor in mission-critical environments, and I look forward to helping our clients achieve their goals through innovative and sustainable strategies."
XNRGY founder & CEO, Wais Jalali, said the company is lucky to have Brandon.
"I am delighted that Glenn has joined the XNRGY team. He is very well respected among mission-critical clients and deeply understands their needs,” Jalali said.