About Us
Digital Infrastructure is the Backbone of Future Technology
We are constructing the physical framework needed for the technology of tomorrow. We develop, own, and operate data centres designed specifically for AI workloads. Our facilities employ the most advanced cooling systems, including immersion, to allow our customers to deploy cutting edge hardware that traditional data centres cannot handle
Our Mission
At CogNovum, our mission is to construct the physical framework essential for the technology of tomorrow. We are dedicated to developing, owning, and operating state-of-the-art data centres specifically designed to support the demanding workloads of artificial intelligence. By employing the most advanced cooling systems, including immersion cooling, we enable our customers to deploy cutting-edge hardware that traditional data centres cannot accommodate. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of technological advancement.
Leadership
Roelof Opperman
Roelof Opperman is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of CogNovum. Prior to founding CogNovum, he was a Partner and Head of Fifth Wall Europe, where he built and led the firm's European office and raised the firm's inaugural Europe Real Estate Technology Fund. He also worked at Norwest Venture Partners, Evercore Partners, Goldman Sachs, and Bridgewater Associates. Roelof graduated Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, from Emory University and is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Duncan Clubb
Duncan Clubb is a Board Member and Advisor of CogNovum. He is also a Senior Partner at Cambridge Management Consulting, specialising in data centre and edge compute strategy. Duncan has extensive experience as an IT consultant and practitioner and has worked with many leading organisations in the financial, oil and gas, retail, and healthcare sectors. He is widely regarded as a leading expert and is a regular speaker at industry events. He has also written articles and white papers for a variety of specialist publications.