DataBank Names Kevin Ooley as Next CEO, Raul Martynek to Become Executive Chairman

May 19, 2026
DataBank announced that President and CFO Kevin Ooley will become CEO effective January 1, 2027, as current CEO Raul Martynek transitions to Executive Chairman of the Board.

DataBank announced in a press release that Kevin Ooley, the company's current President and Chief Financial Officer, will become Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027. Current CEO Raul Martynek will move into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at that time.

Martynek will remain CEO through the end of 2026 and will work with Ooley to ensure a smooth transition. In his new role, Martynek will focus on long term strategy, key capital relationships, and expansion initiatives. He has led DataBank since 2017, overseeing its growth from six data centers in three markets to more than 70 across over 25 markets, including major acquisitions such as zColo in 2020.

Ooley joined DataBank in 2011 as Chief Financial Officer and became President in 2017. He has been a central figure in scaling the company’s operations and securing capital partnerships with DigitalBridge, Swiss Life Asset Management, and AustralianSuper. Ooley said his focus will remain on executing the company’s growth strategy and supporting its more than 2,200 customers.

Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge and lead investor in DataBank, stated that the Board unanimously approved the transition and expressed confidence in Ooley’s leadership for the company’s next phase of growth.

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