L5 Mission Critical Hires JLL Executive Matt Landek as CEO
L5 Mission Critical, a new data center services firm launched by construction company Walbridge on September 16, has appointed Matt Landek as its president and CEO. Landek previously served as global president of data centers at JLL Work Dynamics, where he led operations across 340 facilities with over 2,500 employees. The U.S. is experiencing a surge in demand for data center capacity due to AI and cloud growth, expected to double within three years. However, current supply remains limited, leading tenants to secure space well ahead of delivery dates. L5 Mission Critical aims to address these challenges by offering an integrated solution combining Walbridge's construction expertise with its own operational services. Landek emphasized the company’s focus on bridging the gap between data center construction and live operations—a critical phase where many new centers face difficulties. The firm plans to leverage Walbridge’s experience in managing large-scale facilities, a hyperscale-ready operating model, and community engagement programs.