Industry expert to drive integration and operational excellence as DWS-backed urban data center platform enters next phase of growth.
London, UK – May 13 2026 – Stellanor Datacenters, the UK’s fastest-growing urban data center company, today announced the appointment of Gary Watson as Managing Director.
Following the acquisition of eleven data centers since launch last September, serving several hundred national and international enterprise customers, Gary will lead the next phase of the company’s growth strategy, with responsibility for operational delivery, platform integration, commercial performance, customer engagement, and the continued expansion of Stellanor’s data center footprint. The company will continue to scale rapidly to meet accelerating demand for local enterprise-grade wholesale colocation and AI-ready digital infrastructure capacity, whilst always focusing on best-in-class service to customers.
Gary has over three decades of leadership in the data center and IT infrastructure sectors – including senior roles at Keppel DC REIT, SunGard Availability Services, Hosting365 and Telecity. His proven industry experience, combined with a strong track record of platform growth, integration, operational leadership, and customer delivery, positions him to lead Stellanor through its next stage of expansion as the business continues to scale.
Leadership to drive next phase of growth
