In this episode of Capstone’s Talent Talks Podcast, Sarah Davenport and Oli Coote speak to Libby Milne, Delivery Manager at Radiant and co-founder of the Forum for Women in Data Centres, about her career journey, delivering complex data centreprojects, and her work supporting women across the sector.

Libby shares her journey into construction project management and offers an inside look at what it takes to successfully deliver complex, mission-critical developments. We explore the importance of curiosity, communication and understanding the bigger picture, alongside the value of asking questions and actively shaping your own career development. Libby also discusses how the Forum for Women in Data Centres is creating a more inclusive industry through mentoring, networking and accessible events that help women build confidence and meaningful connections.

In this episode of Talent Talks, Sarah Davenport and Oli Coote sit down with Svein Atle Hagaseth, CEO and Co-Founder of Heim Data Centre and one of Europe’s leading voices in the data centre industry.Svein reflects on his journey from semi-professional ice hockey and commercial leadership to helping establish Green Mountain as a major hyperscale operator. He shares why he chose to start again with Heim, his vision for AI-ready and sustainable digital infrastructure, and how trust, collaboration and community value can shape the next generation of data centres. We also explore developing talent from outside the sector, building employee ownership into the business and why future leaders must be willing to challenge established ways of working.

In this episode of Talent Talks, Sarah Davenport and Oli Coote sit down with Venessa Moffat, Managing Director of the Data Centre Alliance, to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience and her unique perspective as both an industry leader and local councillor, Venessa unpacks the critical role of power, planning, policy, and people in supporting the next wave of data centre growth. From AI-driven demand and hyperscale evolution to talent shortages, diversity, and the need for joined-up thinking, this is an insightful conversation about what it will take for the industry to thrive in the years ahead.