Vertiv announces new leadership shuffle: US digital infrastructure and data center developer Vertiv has appointed Paul Ryan (LinkedIn) as the new president of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), effective from 1 January 2026, following the retirement of Karsten Winther (LinkedIn), according to a press release.

Currently the firm’s chief procurement officer, Ryan, brings over 20 years of industry experience, including senior roles at Emerson Network Power, with a track record in leading its supply chain and regional operations across EMEA and Asia Pacific. Vertiv’s Patrick Grainey (LinkedIn) has been named acting chief procurement officer, effective immediately.