As global executive vice president at Vantage Data Centers, Jeff Tench is responsible for accelerating growth in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This role expands on his previous position as president, North America, where he led the company’s growth and overall P&L across the U.S. and Canada. Tench also oversees several global functions, including product development, marketing, public policy, environmental health and safety, and information technology. With more than 25 years of experience in the technology, telecommunications and IT services industries, Tench has a track record of growing global companies.
Previously, Tench was the global head of the Microsoft Business Group at Cognizant. He joined the company through its acquisition of New Signature, which he founded and served as CEO, growing it from a regional business into a leading global Microsoft partner. His career also includes serving as CEO of Teliris after an 11-year tenure at Level 3 Communications where he held multiple roles, including president of the Business Markets Group.
Tench received a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.