In a strategic move to accelerate its growth trajectory, 365 Data Centers, a leading provider of network-centric colocation, cloud solutions and connectivity, has announced the appointment of Derek Gillespie as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Eric Thelen as the new SVP of Sales and Customer Success. These additions to the company’s executive team marks a significant step towards enhancing its market position and expanding its service offerings.

Gillespie brings over 25 years of proven sales leadership experience to 365 Data Centers. His extensive background in the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) space, coupled with his global recognition for leadership and business acumen, positions him well to drive the company’s revenue growth strategies.

Prior to joining the 365 team, Gillespie held key positions at industry-leading companies. He served:

  • As Chief Sales Officer at Zayo, where he contributed to its growth as one of the largest privately held global communications infrastructure operators.
  • As CRO at Cosentry, a leading provider of public, private and hybrid IaaS solutions in the Midwest.
  • In various leadership roles at Savvis, where he transformed the sales department into a top provider of colocation, managed hosting and cloud services across the US, Europe and Asia.

In his new role, Gillespie will be responsible for driving revenue growth across 365 Data Centers’ existing customer base of 1,400 clients in colocation, connectivity, business continuity and managed services. He will also spearhead business development efforts in key verticals such as finance, healthcare, research/education, and manufacturing. His reputation for building high-performing teams and creating lasting business relationships, among his other merits, make him an exciting addition to the 365 Data Centers leadership team.

Alongside Gillespie’s appointment, 365 Data Centers welcomed Thelen into the fold. Thelen’s 20 years of experience in driving sales strategy and growth in the technology sector is expected to complement Gillespie’s expertise and further strengthen the company’s sales capabilities. Both appointments come at a crucial time for 365 Data Centers as it seeks to capitalize on its nationwide footprint of colocation facilities, extensive network and comprehensive service portfolio.

Through the expansion of its leadership team, the company aims to usher in a new era of growth while delivering industry-leading solutions to businesses navigating the dynamic digital landscape. As the data center and cloud services market continues to evolve, 365 Data Centers is strategically positioned to meet the growing demands of enterprises for robust, scalable and integrated IT infrastructure solutions.