Mark Deguara

Technology Innovation Leader at Schneider Electric Pacific Zone

Speaker

Mark Deguara is an accomplished technology and infrastructure leader with more than 25 years of experience in the IT and communications industry, with a strong focus on data centre strategy, operations, and infrastructure solutions. As General Manager of Data Centres at Schneider Electric for Australia and New Zealand, he leads initiatives that help organisations build resilient, efficient, and sustainable digital infrastructure in an increasingly data-driven world.

Throughout his career, Mark has held a range of senior leadership positions, including key roles at Vertiv and Emerson Network Power, where he was responsible for driving data centre solutions, industry engagement, and business growth across the region. Renowned for his ability to simplify complex technical challenges and align them with business objectives, he has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. Passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, Mark regularly shares insights on emerging trends shaping the future of data centres, including energy efficiency, cooling technologies, digital transformation, and the evolving demands of AI-driven infrastructure