Chemours appoints data centre expert

USA: Chemours has appointed Joe Kava to its board of directors, a man with broad knowledge of data centres, following 17 years at Google.

With three decades of experience gained in leadership, operational, and technical roles at some of the world’s leading technology companies, his most recent role was as vice president of data centres at Google. 

In that role, he oversaw site selection, design, construction management, operations, power purchasing, engineering, facility and hardware applications, environmental health and safety, and sustainability of Google’s global fleet of data centres. 

Described as a staunch advocate for building sustainable data centres, throughout his tenure at Google Kava focused on putting into operation the company’s own globally distributed data centres.

“The addition of Joe with his deep and broad range of skills and experience in technology, most recently in data centres and semiconductors, will further enhance the execution of Chemours’ business strategy,” said Dawn Farrell, Chemours’ board chair. 

“Joe’s appointment, the addition of several talented board members in 2024, and the deep experience of our longer serving board members, allow us to span industries, issues, and technologies that are important to the future of Chemours.”