Dallas-based Divcon Controls has appointed former Apple executive Molly Ward as its vice president of sustainability. She brings more than 15 years of experience in sustainable practices and innovative solutions to advance Divcon’s commitment to environmental stewardship and responsibility.
Divcon is an international building management and electrical power monitoring system provider to mission-critical facility operators.
“We’re thrilled to have Molly’s passion and experience on our team,” CEO Kevin Timmons said in a statement. “Her skills in the sustainability space, including strategy, building internal and external partnerships, operations, developing programs, and leading collaboration and coordination across teams, will be instrumental in continuing our leadership in designing increasingly efficient solutions for the mission critical sector.”
Ward joins Divcon from Apple, where she spent seven years developing clean energy and sustainability programs and projects.
Also held roles at the White House and State Department
Ward also has held advisory roles focused on international clean energy and climate at the State Department and served as deputy associate director for energy and climate change at the White House.
Divcon said that research was central to her early career and that Ward worked and studied at several notable institutions such as Harvard University, where her concentration was on applied mathematics with physical chemistry, and Duke University, where she earned her graduate degrees and continued to hone her focus on energy and the environment.
“Data center operators are focused on improving efficiency and more sustainable practices, and Divcon plays a pivotal role in their efforts,” Ward said in a statement. “I am excited about partnering with our customers and our team to develop innovative solutions to address industry challenges and minimize our environmental impact.”
One of Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ portfolio companies, Divcon is focused on expanding its market share in mission-critical data centers as well as investing in new product offerings, with a focus on reducing the energy and water load that data centers require to operate.
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