Jonathan Parkes is a Vice President, Construction at SDC. Prior to joining SDC, Jonathan was a Regional Construction Director at Digital Realty, where he led the construction of a diverse portfolio of hyperscale and enterprise data center projects across EMEA. With 20 years of expertise in global construction management, Jonathan specializes in developing, building, and operationalizing high-capacity data centers with a strong focus on safety, risk management, and data-driven innovation. Before joining Digital Realty, he served as Regional Development Manager at CloudKitchens, directing the end-to-end capital delivery for expansion across EMEA. Previously, as Head of Global Construction & Strategy at Aptiv Global Operations Limited, he provided strategic leadership across three global regions, ensuring seamless operations and execution.
Jonathan holds a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management from the University College of Estate Management.
