Technical Recruitment Experts

Meet the team

Ben Smith

Divisional Manager – EMEA Projects

I lead the Permanent Team here at DataX Connect, we are specialists in recruiting within the Data Centre sector for clients across the UK and Europe, partnering with both main contractors & consultancies. The candidates we place deliver Data Centre builds from tender stage through to project delivery/handover. The roles we cover include Project Directors, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Planners and Health & Safety Specialists across both CSA and MEP disciplines.
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Andy Davis

Director

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Zoe Lane 

Associate Director

I am Director of our Permanent division across Europe and the US. With around 20 years' experience in recruitment, my particular specialism is advising Project Management employers and professionals on the East Coast.
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Josh Jones

Team Leader - Contract

I specialise in recruiting freelance Commissioning, QA/QC, Testing and AP professionals across Europe including the UK.
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Ben Palmer

Customer Solutions Lead - Operators EMEA

I am a Sector Lead trusted to produce packages of work that have enabled my clients to recruit on large volume as well as key hires, covering Pre-Development, Design, Construction, Engineering, Operations and more. Providing a market-leading service within the EMEA region.
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Alex Parker

Sector Lead - Projects EMEA

I recruit within Project Management, Engineering, Planning and Commercial.
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George Harrison

Sector Lead - CAD

I lead Highfield’s contract CAD department, specialising in MEP & Piping. We provide CAD/BIM support for design and construction phases of projects in the UK and internationally.
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Alex Theakston

Senior Delivery Consultant

I recruit within the US Data Centre sector, specifically targeting Commissioning, Superintendents, Project Managers and Project Delivery positions. I am able to help place candidates throughout the US depending on preferences.
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George Midgley

Principal Consultant

I connect leading data centre organisations with the best Project Delivery talent across the US. I am focused on providing a market-leading customer experience to data centre talent seeking to make a career move and data centre organisations looking to make key critical hires.
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Benny Read

Senior Recruitment Consultant

I recruit for contractors in the data centre industry and cover the whole of Europe including the UK, specialising in Commissioning, QA/QC, Testing and AP/SAP professionals.
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Cameron McCarthy

Principal Consultant

I work with companies to source contract and freelance Commissioning and QA/QC professionals across the USA data centre construction sector.
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Harrison Argyle

Sector Lead - Projects

I specialise in placing top talent in Project Director, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Planner and Health & Safety roles in Europe including the UK.
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Lizzie Cole

Senior Recruitment Consultant

I specialise in placing top talent in the data centre Construction sector across the EMEA region – UK, Ireland and Europe – developing recruitment plans to ensure my clients have access to top talent when they need it.
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Toby Mackay

Practice Lead

I recruit for the US data centre construction sector, supporting General Contractors, Owners Reps, and Owner Operators with the hire of leading construction individuals.
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Andrew Collins

Vice President USA

I lead the US team and personally connect Project Managers, Superintendents, Commissioning (Cx) and QA/QC professionals with leading general contractors and developers nationwide.
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Aaron Harrod

Commercial Recruitment Consultant

I specialise in recruiting Commercial Directors, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Managers, and Cost Managers across the EMEA region.
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Kirsty Rossell

Sector Lead

I work closely with owner-developers across the US, delivering strategic hiring solutions with a particular focus on site selection and development.
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Matthew Gilham

Senior Recruitment Consultant (BAS & Controls)

I specialise in recruiting Commercial Directors, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Managers, and Cost Managers across the EMEA region.
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Drew Pilcher

Senior Recruitment Consultant

I specialise in recruiting contract/freelance mechanical and electrical site support UK and Europe.
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Harry Mann

Senior Delivery Consultant

I specialise in recruiting project management professionals in the USA.
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Meet Our Behind The Scenes
Operations Team
Amelia Hedley
Business Administrator

In my spare time, I love making the most of my social life and being around the people I care about. I really enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, whether that’s a chilled catch-up or heading out for a fun night and a bit of partying. Other than that, I’ll either be in the gym or online shopping, ready for my girls holiday!

Zara Hebditch
Senior Talent Acquisitions Specialist

Usually you’ll find me at home, with my miniature sausage dog Bertie watching anything reality TV or in the gym doing some sort of HIIT class. I am a huge country music fan and my dream trip is to visit Nashville, Texas and Wyoming. I love anything active (and competitive), spending time with family and friends, oh and a pale rosé!

James Collinson
Management Accountant

Working out the ropes as a new dad while juggling my many interests. I play snooker and pool for a team on a weekly basis and love competing at a decent level. I tend to be very competitive and love trying new things (all the while introverted). Will always try to go to one new place in world a year. I’m Interested in many sports but mostly American football and support the Miami Dolphins 🐬.

Laura Edmunds
Content and Community Manager

In my spare time I love tackling DIY projects around the house – I’ll give pretty much anything a go! I also enjoy weight training, watching F1 (I’m doing terribly in my fantasy league…), cooking, and spending time with my friends and family (preferably in the sun). I’m a BIG country music fan – this year I’m trying to go to as many country music concerts and festivals as possible!

Michelle Green
Payroll Administrator

My three children are my world, I absolutely love being their mummy! I enjoy cooking and that always involves a glass of wine and good friends. I think I’d say my favorite place to be is outside – horse riding, paddleboarding and long forest walks – we also have two gorgeous black labradors. Having said that, there’s also nothing better than sitting in front of the open fire on a wet and windy day!

Jana McDonald
AI and Marketing Manager
I’m half German, half American, and grew up in sunny Spain. These days, you’ll find me up north, making the most of the great outdoors, usually hiking in the Lake District (with a well-deserved pub stop at the end, of course). I love travelling to warmer places whenever I can, or winding down at home with a good book and my two cats, Maple and Chai.
I’m passionate about learning and recently completed a Mini MBA in Marketing. I’m also known to binge-watch real estate shows (yes, Location, Location, Location is a guilty pleasure), and I’ll proudly defend pineapple on pizza!
Emily Amos
Learning and Development Manager

I am not one for hobbies however I do have a few loves which consist of wine, travel, food, family, and my daughter Ava who is the cutest girly in the world. I love attending music events and can generally be found in the sun, sunnies on, with a drink in my hand.

Isabel Mogliani
Head of Legal & Compliance

I’m a passionate food enthusiast and love discovering new restaurants. With two young children, my husband and I don’t get as many opportunities to dine out as we used to, but we make the most of it when we can! We live in a beautiful seaside village on the south coast and enjoy family trips to the beach. When the weather keeps us indoors, we love playing games—where I proudly hold the title of reigning Monopoly Deal champion.

Tash Islam
Head of STEM Talent Strategy

In my spare time, I’m usually planning my next trip, daydreaming about somewhere new to explore, or in the kitchen baking up something sweet (I love an excuse to try a new recipe). I’m a big fan of hosting and absolutely love feeding people — whether that’s baking for friends and family or putting on a spread that’s slightly more than necessary.Most of all, I love spending quality time with my husband and family!

Meet Our Leadership Team
Josie Hughes
Director of Marketing, Strategy and Culture

Things I love:

My son Finley, Skiing (Finn is already much better at this than I am !), fancy dress, cooking (actually food in general, we talk about it a lot at work!), holidays, spending time with friends and family and of course my dog Winnie- she has her own profile on here.

Liam Thomas
Co-Founder

I am a Dad to 2 great kids, Summer & Jude and a Labradoodle called Ozzie. Our health is our greatest asset so I’m passionate about self-care, both physically and mentally. I love travel and experiences with friends and family. I’m also passionate about creating opportunities for our young people and work with several schools on their careers and route to work provision.

I’m very competitive and love any kind of sport or challenge from climbing mountains to trying (and failing) to beat the kids at board games. When I’m not at the gym, kickboxing or walking Ozzie, you’ll find me cooking with a glass of wine. I was once invited to be on MasterChef but sadly had to turn it down due to work commitments. One for the future…..

Andy Davis
Director

When I am not talking data centres I am spending time with my wife and three daughters. As a father of three girls, I have little time for my own hobbies and I spend my weekends ferrying them to sports clubs and parties! When we do get away you will find us somewhere near the sea, whether that is away for a weekend in the UK or on holiday somewhere in Europe.

Kieran
Director

I am a family man, married, with two young sons who I love spending time with more than anything. Outside of playing Dad and Husband, I enjoy the outdoors and you’ll either catch me playing golf, or when feeling more adventurous, hiking various spots across the UK and Europe, such as the Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia, Scottish Highlands and the Norwegian Fjords.

Chris Hayes
Finance Director

I’m someone who tries to keep life simple.  Family, a sense of achievement, music, a game of pool with mates, a few beers.. just being happy!  I’m a Saints fan through thick and thin, a bit obsessed with cars, and still partial to hitting the decks for a late-night trance mix from the late 90’s and early 20’s (vinyl, obviously). I love animals, especially my cats, and as much as I enjoy being social, I also really value my own space — time to think, unwind, and just be.

Zoe Lane
Associate Director

I am a keen Netball player and play for a local team in Hampshire. I’m also a keen sports fan in general; an avid supporter of Southampton Football Club and a big cricket fan. 

When not involved in sport, I can be found spending quality time with my young daughter Orla whom I welcomed into the world in February 2022. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and also have a passion for cooking. I am also partial to a nice glass of wine!  

 

Rhonda D'Ambrosio
Head of Performance and Culture

I try to bring good energy in everything I do. Outside of work I’m often found planning and researching my next adventure, I’m obsessed with travelling and have probably spent more time on planes this past year than I have in the supermarket! Sunshine is my happy place as are animals (especially dogs). Love music – all genres and despite no longer being in a band I am still known to pick up a microphone every now and then.

Samantha Roberts
Director - Customer Engagement

I’m a dedicated leader within the recruitment industry across multiple sectors, known for a customer-focussed approach. With a proven track record in building strong relationships and driving customer success through strategic partnerships and effective problem-solving.

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