Divcon Controls, an international building management and electrical power monitoring system provider to mission-critical facility operators, announced it has appointed Molly Ward as its vice president of sustainability. Ward brings over 15 years of experience in sustainable practices and innovative solutions to advance Divcon’s commitment to environmental stewardship and responsibility. She will lead Divcon’s strategic initiatives focused on integrating sustainable practices across all areas of the business, including a focus on partnering with Divcon’s customers.
Ward joins Divcon from Apple, where she spent seven years developing clean energy and sustainability programs and projects. She also has held advisory roles focused on international clean energy and climate at the State Department and served as deputy associate director for energy and climate change at the White House. Research was central to her early career. She worked and studied at several notable institutions such as Harvard University, where her concentration was on applied mathematics with physical chemistry, and Duke University, where she earned her graduate degrees and continued to hone her focus on energy and the environment.
“We are thrilled to have Molly’s passion and experience on our team,” says Kevin Timmons, chief executive officer of Divcon. “Her skills in the sustainability space, including strategy, building internal and external partnerships, operations, developing programs, and leading collaboration and coordination across teams, will be instrumental in continuing our leadership in designing increasingly efficient solutions for the mission critical sector.”
“Data center operators are focused on improving efficiency and more sustainable practices, and Divcon plays a pivotal role in their efforts,” says Molly Ward, vice president of sustainability for Divcon. “I am excited about partnering with our customers and our team to develop innovative solutions to address industry challenges and minimize our environmental impact.”
Divcon is one of Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ portfolio companies. Divcon is focused on expanding its market share in mission-critical data centers as well as investing in new product offerings, with a focus on reducing the energy and water load that data centers require to operate.
About Divcon Controls
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Divcon Controls provides building management and electrical power monitoring systems to mission critical facilities, enabling the customer to control, automate & monitor energy and power functions. With over 9 million square feet of white space under management and more than 1 gigawatt commissioned since 2017, Divcon is one of the largest independent control systems contractors globally specializing in colocation data centers and mission critical facilities. Divcon’s mission is to provide its customers with cost-effective solutions to meet their exact building automation needs. Divcon strives to accomplish this through technology, innovation, and client-focused personal service. To learn more, visit: https://divconcontrols.com/
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