The Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres, Dr Krishnan Ranganath, has departed the company after five years during which he oversaw a period of expansion and infrastructure growth across the region.
His exit was confirmed in a LinkedIn post, where he said he was concluding more than half a decade of leadership at the company to begin a new professional chapter.
Africa Data Centres is one of the continent’s largest networks of interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre facilities, serving enterprises, cloud providers and telecommunications operators across Africa.
Reflecting on his tenure, Ranganath described his time at ADC as a journey shaped by resilience and long-term infrastructure building aimed at supporting the region’s digital future.
“What started as a mission to navigate the complexities of a new market has evolved into a chapter of immense growth. We didn’t just build data centres; we built the foundation for West Africa’s digital future,” he said in a response to enquiries, adding that he was proud of the operational culture and milestones achieved during the period.
Ranganath joined ADC at a pivotal stage when the company was seeking to establish itself as a major competitor in West Africa’s fast-growing data centre market. During his tenure, the company expanded its regional presence, growing from early infrastructure deployment to becoming an established provider of colocation and cloud connectivity services.
He led market entry and expansion initiatives, navigating regulatory and environmental challenges while scaling operational capacity across key markets. The company also built out its infrastructure footprint and strengthened operational systems under his leadership, alongside the development of a high-performance regional team.
In his farewell message, Ranganath thanked colleagues and partners for their contributions to the company’s progress in West Africa.
“To my team and colleagues: thank you for the late nights and the strategic breakthroughs that fuelled our progress. I leave with great memories and a sharp focus on what’s next,” he said.
He did not disclose his next role but indicated that an announcement regarding his future plans would be made in due course.
His departure comes at a time of rising demand for data centre capacity across West Africa, driven by increased cloud adoption, digital services growth and enterprise demand for localised data infrastructure.
