Colt Leadership Team

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Our Leadership Team

Keri Gilder

Keri Gilder

Chief Executive Officer

Keri Gilder is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), responsible for executing Colt’s strategy which centres around putting the power of the digital universe in the hands of its customers – wherever, whenever and however they need.

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Buddy Bayer

Chief Operating Officer

In his role, Buddy is responsible for leading Colt's global operations and engineering functions. Buddy will be responsible for further developing Colt's infrastructure and network strategy, while continuing to drive an exceptional customer experience.

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Annette-Murphy

Annette Murphy

Chief Commercial Officer

In her role, Annette is responsible for managing all Colt’s go to market activities to drive profitable revenue growth and a strong market presence, leading global teams across sales, marketing, customer success, product, commercial, and strategic partnerships. She also works closely with the wider organisation to ensure Colt delivers on its overall purpose and vision.

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Dan Harris

Chief Financial Officer

Dan Harris is Chief Financial Officer for Colt Technology Services, leading the delivery of Colt’s global financial metrics and the integration of Lumen EMEA while driving Colt’s growth ambitions.  

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Jaya Deshmukh

Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff

Jaya Deshmukh is responsible for managing and driving Colt’s strategic roadmap and relationships, all while striving to elevate the organisation’s overall purpose and vision.

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Caroline Griffin Pain

Chief Legal Officer

Caroline Griffin Pain is General Counsel at Colt with global responsibility for the Legal and Regulatory teams, the Company Secretariat and the Country Manager organisation. Caroline is also responsible for Colt’s ESG strategy, including sustainability and diversity and inclusion.

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Ashish Surti

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Ash is responsible for Colt's overall technology and security strategy and execution, ensuring Colt streamlines its systems and processes while industrialising the organisation's digital ambitions.

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Catherine Leaver

Chief People Officer

Catherine is highly experienced in working across international workforces and in building strong teams, delivering change and driving results, whilst making sure the wellbeing of the organisation remains a top priority.

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Our Board of Directors

Keri Gilder

Keri Gilder

Chief Executive Officer

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Caroline Griffin Pain

Chief Legal Officer

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Abby Johnson

Non-Executive Director

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Michael Wilens

Chairman

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Jennifer Uhrig

Non-Executive Director

Suzanne

Suzanne Streeter

Non-Executive Director

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Stephen Neff

Non-Executive Director

John Avery

John Avery

Non-Executive Director

Audit Committee

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Jennifer Uhrig

Non-Executive Director

John Avery

John Avery

Non-Executive Director

Suzanne

Suzanne Streeter

Non-Executive Director

Remuneration Committee

Pat Murphy

Pat Murphy

Member of the Remuneration Committee

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Jason Hamilton

Member of the Remuneration Committee

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Stephen Neff

Non-Executive Director