Josh Buis
About Josh Buis
Josh Buis serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Vantage Data Centers, where he has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in the data center industry, he has held various roles at notable companies including Amazon Web Services, IBM, and Yahoo!.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Josh Buis serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Vantage Data Centers since 2020. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and development strategies within the data center sector. Prior to this position, he held the role of Vice President of International Business Development at Vantage Data Centers from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Vantage Data Centers emphasizes his commitment to advancing colocation services and enhancing operational efficiencies in the data center industry.
Education and Expertise
Josh Buis studied at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in the data center industry. He specializes in colocation services and has a strong background in capital financing for data center projects. His expertise also includes utility availability for data centers, making him a knowledgeable figure in the field.
Background
Josh Buis has over 20 years of experience in the data center industry, covering various roles and responsibilities. His career includes significant positions at major companies such as Amazon Web Services, IBM, AT&T, and Yahoo!. He has managed transactions representing over $1 billion and 1 million square feet, showcasing his capabilities in business development and site selection. His previous roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the data center landscape.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Josh Buis has demonstrated expertise in sales, business development, site selection, and acquisition within the data center industry. He has led a global team responsible for due diligence, acquisition, and delivery functions across multiple countries. His work has involved counseling capital sources and data center operators on funding placements, mergers and acquisitions, and market entry strategies. This extensive experience highlights his significant contributions to the data center sector.