Mike Benn
VP, Energy Strategy & Power Procurement @CloudHQ, LLC
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WORK HISTORY
VP, Energy Strategy & Power Procurement @CloudHQ, LLC
EDUCATION
CEGEP - John Abbott College
Diplôme d'études collégiales, Science
Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC
J.D., Law
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT MIKE BENN
Energy executive with 15+ years of experience across data center infrastructure, energy markets, and policy.Lead global energy strategy and power procurement for CloudHQ, with responsibility for power delivery supporting multi-gigawatt data center growth in power-constrained markets. Scope includes platform-wide power strategy, large-load interconnection, and utility and regulatory engagement, as well as development of power supply solutions across utility, wholesale markets, and on-site and off-site pathways. Also responsible for power-related commercial structures and leasing provisions with hyperscale customers. Serve as Co-Chair of the Data Center Coalition’s Energy Leadership Council.Previously led data center power, capacity, and interconnection strategy at STACK Infrastructure, and led regional energy strategy for Microsoft’s Virginia (US East / US East 2) data center portfolio. Experience includes structuring and executing a GW+ islanded microgrid transaction, as well as renewable and clean energy procurement, firming strategies, and market engagement across key North American regions.Earlier in my career, practiced as an energy markets & policy lawyer at Powerex Corp, the energy trading and marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro, focused on organized electricity markets, renewable and carbon programs, and resource adequacy frameworks across the Western U.S. and Canada.J.D.(Top 10%) and B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (first in class).
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