Jerome Evans is an entrepreneur, digital strategist and one of the leading voices when it comes to the future of digital infrastructure in Europe. As founder and CEO of firstcolo, he has been responsible for the construction and operation of high-performance data centres in the heart of Europe since 2007 – with a particular focus on energy efficiency, scalability and regulatory security. With over 20 years of industry experience, he not only assesses technical trends, but also highlights the political and social conditions necessary for a sovereign European IT landscape.

Entrepreneur with passion and experience Beyond his expertise in infrastructure, Jerome Evans speaks as a passionate founder about the realities of entrepreneurship. From his early start as a teenager to building a market-leading company and his role as a business angel, Evans shares authentic insights into modern leadership, strategic risk management and the need for a bold culture of innovation. He is a sought-after speaker for media and event organisers when it comes to how to turn visionary ideas into success with entrepreneurial pragmatism.

His ideas are based on practical implementation and the conviction that infrastructure policy today is technology policy. As a commentator in business and IT media, he addresses trends such as AI management and sustainable business practices. Jerome Evans is a sought-after speaker at conferences and political forums – known for explaining complex topics in an understandable and engaging way, without losing sight of what is
feasible.