Peter Poulin

Peter M. Poulin, a prominent figure in the data center industry, was recently named among Data Economy's Future 100, showcasing his potential to shape the global data center and cloud markets over the coming decade.

Currently, Peter is the driving force behind GRC, a cutting-edge data center liquid cooling company revolutionizing how data centers are conceptualized, constructed, and managed. The technology not only slashes costs but also significantly reduces the environmental footprint of data centers worldwide, aligning with sustainable practices.

With a career marked by steering teams through periods of rapid expansion, business metamorphosis, and the introduction of innovative business strategies, Peter boasts an extensive background at esteemed organizations.

During his tenure at Compaq Computer Corporation from 1986 to 1999, Peter climbed the ranks from sales positions to assuming leadership of a $900M business unit, showcasing his adeptness at handling diverse responsibilities within a corporate setting.

Over the past two decades, Peter has been deeply involved in steering startup and revitalization endeavors, spanning a spectrum from nascent venture-backed initiatives to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.

Peter pursued his undergraduate studies in BS Electrical Engineering at Cornell University, laying the foundation for his impressive career trajectory.

Noteworthy positions in Peter's professional journey include CEO at Green Revolution Cooling, former CMO at Xplore Technologies, former CEO & VP of Marketing at Motion Computing (which was later acquired by Xplore Technologies), and various executive roles encompassing sales, marketing, and business development at well-known companies like Virtual Bridges, Hoover's (a D&B Company), APC (acquired by Schneider Electric), NetBotz (acquired by APC), Segway, Works.com, and Compaq Computer Corp.