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Chris Thorpe

Founder and CEO, Leading Edge Data Centres

Chris Thorpe is the Founder and CEO of Leading Edge Data Centres, with over 30 years of experience in the IT and telecommunications sectors across the US, Europe, and Australia. A visionary leader and entrepreneur, Chris is passionate about closing the digital divide by bringing high-performance, low-latency infrastructure to regional communities. His work is reshaping how regional Australia connects, competes, and thrives in the digital economy.

Data Centre Leaders Summit 2026

  • INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLES
  • PANEL: Unlocking land and navigating planning: Aligning regulation with industry growth