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Sustainable Digital Infrastructure for East Africa.

iXAfrica – Pioneering Hyperscale, Sustainable Data Centres in Nairobi

As the first hyperscale data centre in East Africa, iXAfrica is committed to driving digital progress sustainably. Located in Nairobi, this carrier-neutral facility integrates energy-efficient technologies, optimizing every watt to reduce its carbon footprint while delivering critical infrastructure for Africa’s digital economy. iXAfrica’s dedication to sustainability aligns with the region’s need for environmentally-conscious data solutions.

Africa’s data landscape is rapidly expanding with increasing demands from cloud computing, data residency laws, mobile data, and compliance requirements. To support this growth sustainably, iXAfrica invests in renewable energy and advanced cooling methods, reducing its environmental impact without compromising on performance.

Led by a team experienced in data centre development across emerging markets, iXAfrica provides future-proof, green solutions for global and local clients. It’s not just about building Africa’s digital infrastructure; it’s about doing so responsibly.

Join us in powering Africa’s digital future—sustainably

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Leadership

Our Team

With decades of proven expertise, iXAfrica’s leadership team sets the standard in global data centre excellence. 
Their vision drives our world-class design, engineering, and operations, positioning it as a cornerstone of Africa’s digital future.

Guy Willner

Co-founder, Chairman

Snehar Shah

Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Hunt

Chief Financial Officer

Clement Martineau

Co-founder & Projects Director

Niraj Shah

Founding Member - Senior VP, Sales and Business Development

Bill Barney

Non-Executive Director

Naresh Mehta

Non-Executive Director

Tosin Awoyinka

Non-Executive Director

Guy Willner

Co-founder, Chairman

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  • He founded IXEurope in 1998 (later sold to Equinix)
  • and more recently founded the successful IXcellerate in Moscow.
  • Ex-President of Equinix Europe
  • Co Founder of IXEurope
  • NEXD Teraco, South Africa
  • NEXD Lamda Helix, Greece

 Guy regularly features among the 50 Most Influential Persons in the Data Center, Cloud Computing Data Industry and Big Data industry in the EMEA region

Snehar Shah

Chief Executive Officer

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  • Extensive career over 15 years at Global Telecoms Operator, Orange, covering various leadership roles in Finance & Strategy across UK, Europe and East Africa
  • Was at the helm of the Start-up ecosystem on the African continent having built businesses such as Eaton Towers as Regional CFO (sold to American Tower in 2018),
  • Azuri Technologies as GM, Africa (powered more than 250,000 households across five African countries)
  • CEO Moringa School (leading coding bootcamp provider in the region) and stepping up to Non Exec and Chair of their Tech Advisory Board.

Andrew Hunt

Chief Financial Officer

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  • Founding Investor and start-up CFO, Teraco, South Africa
  • Founder Marlow Capital
  • 20 Years in experience in Investment Banking
  • Investor in IXcellerate, Russia

Clement Martineau

Co-founder & Projects Director

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  • Orange Telkom Kenya, Kenya
  • 10 Years of real estate project management

Niraj Shah

Founding Member - Senior VP, Sales and Business Development

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15 years experience in effective team leadership & management, and Sales.

  • GM – Icolo.io
  • Country Manager – Avis Budget brand
  • Head of Marketing – Business Markets at Telkom Orange
  • Chief Commercial Officer Sintel Security Print Solutions Ltd
  • Chief Operations Officer – Rapid Communications Ltd

Bill Barney

Non-Executive Director

Naresh Mehta

Non-Executive Director

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  • Founder of Power Technics
  • Chairman of Schneider Electric, Kenya
  • Chevalier De L’Ordre National Du Mérite (French Order of Merit)
  • 40 Years in Electrical Engineering, East Africa
  • Founder Prisma Technics, Consulting Engineering Services

Tosin Awoyinka

Non-Executive Director