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Miranda Gardiner is the Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord, a non-profit composed of 250+ member companies, representing more than $6T in market cap, and aligned on global carbon accounting of digital infrastructure. The organization is focused on influencing market-based decisions and driving the data center industry to ultimately achieve net zero carbon.

With over 16 years of experience, Miranda is a driven, professional manager with extensive industry experience in green buildings, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable master plans and policies. She is passionate about the environment and improving sustainability practices through local and global engagement, with a proven record of working for international sustainability organizations like the US Green Building Council and in 2020, was recognized by USGBC as a LEED Fellow.

Miranda is an enthusiastic author and public speaker who clearly communicates with peers, clients, and corporations to achieve individual and departmental goals. She thrives in implementing sustainable practices that result in significant cost savings, improved efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, she is distance running coach and cycling instructor, who believes that caring for oneself resonates in caring for the planet; she has completed 8 marathons and 3 ultramarathons.

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Taz is the Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Middle East offices. He specializes in mixed use, retail and lifestyle markets throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a particular expertise in managing and delivering complex, large-scale projects. Recognized as an inspiring and collaborative team leader, and for his ability to build and manage large teams and offices, Taz runs his projects smoothly and efficiently to meet the critical time and functional requirements of developers and tenants alike. He has worked with well-known brands and client organisations worldwide, and strives to develop strong project strategies for successful destinations that achieve the ideal mix, balance, and range of experiences. He recognizes the value of seeing every project from multiple viewpoints, whether that be the customer, employee, developer, or tenant, to ensure that all stakeholder expectations are not just met but exceeded.

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Michael has over19 years’ experience with Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company and holds a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern School of Law.  He is a licensed attorney in the State of California and with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Michael’s 19-year career includes experience working with global customer partners on applications including scalable standardized water treatment programs, heat transfer and liquid cooling fluid management, as well as development and execution of global water strategies in line with organizational sustainability initiatives.  He has consulted and presented on the topics of water conservation and liquid cooling strategies to numerous global enterprise organizations and utility agencies, in addition to industry associations and conferences. 

As Area Vice President of Global Accounts, Michael works with his corporate account manager team to support data center portfolios in driving deployment of standardized solutions, programs and processes to create, capture, and communicate sustainable ROI in line with organizational business drivers and goals. 

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Ahmed Mostafa is a Chartered Engineer (CEng MCIBSE) with the Engineering Council in the UK, bringing over 15 years of experience in data center and MEP design, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

He currently serves as the QA/QC Design Manager for telecommunications, electrical, and mechanical infrastructures at Meinhardt Group, where he leads innovation to create the most sustainable data center designs. In his role, Ahmed ensures the quality of design submissions for data centers, verifying compliance with international standards and regulations. He is also adapting sustainable cooling solutions, such as immersion cooling and direct-to-chip cooling, and integrating renewable energy sources into both new and legacy data center infrastructures. As Meinhardt is an ESCO (Energy Service Company), he is responsible for energy auditing and management, driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon footprints.

Ahmed holds several prestigious certifications. In data center design, he is an Accredited Tier Professional (ATP) from the Uptime Institute and a Certified TIA-942C Design Consultant from TIA. His energy management and auditing credentials include Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), and Performance contracting and funding professional (PCF) from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in the US. Additionally, Ahmed is certified in sustainability with Accredited Sustainability Advisor (ASA) from the Uptime Institute and as a LEED Accredited Professional from the US Green Building Council. His engineering credentials include the Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) from ASHRAE, and he holds Chartered Engineer status with both the Engineering Council and CIBSE in the UK, along with memberships in ASHRAE (MASHRAE), CIBSE (MCIBSE), and AEE (MAEE).

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As the Regional Director for Vertiv in the METCA region, Tassos has led transformative growth, unifying diverse territories and driving innovative strategies. With over 24 years of data center sales experience, he has consistently delivered exceptional results across various regions. His leadership is fueled by a passion for growth, customer satisfaction, and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

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Sayed Hasan Amin is a distinguished leader in the data center and technology industry, bringing over 18 years of expertise in telecommunications, datacom, digital solutions, and data center operations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Information Systems from the University of Bahrain and a Master of Science in Information Systems Management from the University of Salford, complementing his extensive industry experience with strong academic credentials.

As the Head of Operations at Batelco, Sayed has played a pivotal role in the development and delivery of state-of-the-art data center projects that support organizations’ digital transformation and infrastructure scalability. His portfolio includes leading the development of a 6MW data center in Bahrain, managing critical aspects of design, construction, and operations to ensure world-class standards. In addition, he has successfully delivered multiple data center projects, showcasing his expertise in achieving operational excellence, energy efficiency, and sustainable solutions.

Sayed's leadership extends beyond data centers, with a track record of achievements such as centralizing enterprise support channels, integrating complex systems like BSS/OSS, and expanding terrestrial and submarine cable systems. His broad experience positions him as an expert in developing resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure.

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