Keith Payne

Senior Principal Consultant Data Centre & Digital Infrastructure Sales & Commercial @Spencer Ogden

Scotland, GB

Senior Principal Consultant – Data Centre Sales & Commercial Recruitment | EMEAI specialise in recruiting Sales and Commercial professionals for the Data Centre industry across EMEA, helping operators, EPCs, OEMs, and service providers hire the people who deliver results and build long-term client relationships.Working within Spencer Ogden’s Digital Infrastructure & Energy division, my focus is on helping organisations expand their sales capability, strengthen commercial operations, and drive business growth within one of the world’s fastest-developing industries.My desk focuses on: Operators & Colocation Providers – Enterprise Sales, Account Directors, Customer Success. EPCs & Design/Build Firms – Business Development, Commercial Management, Bid/Framework roles. OEMs & Equipment Vendors – Key Account Management, Channel & Partner Sales. Service & Maintenance Providers – Contract Sales, Lifecycle & Energy Efficiency specialists.With over two decades in sales and leadership recruitment, I bring a commercial and relationship-led approach to search — combining deep candidate understanding with a consultative, results-driven mindset. If your organisation is growing or hiring within the Data Centre sector, I’d be glad to discuss how we can support your plans across EMEA.

EIC (Edinburgh International College)

National Certificate in Engineering