In this episode of Capstone’s Talent Talks Podcast, Managing Director Sarah Davenport and Mission Critical Sector Lead Oli Coote speak to Elena Simonova, EMEA Datacenter Academy Lead at Microsoft. Elena shares her transition from a 21-year career in recruitment to leading a comprehensive community skilling program that creates accessible career pathways through education, simulation labs, and real-world exposure.

In this episode of Capstone's Talent Talks Podcast, ManagingDirector Sarah Davenport and Mission Critical Sector Lead Oli Coote sit down with Luisa Cardani, who leads the data centres program at techUK. Luisa shares her unique journey from a background in public policy and government relationsto navigating the "perfect storm" of geopolitical shifts, Brexit, and the AI revolution that has propelled data centres onto the international stage.

In this episode of Capstone’s Talent Talks Podcast, Managing Director Sarah Davenport and Mission Critical Sector Lead Oli Coote sit down with Kyla Small, an IBX Critical Facilities Apprentice at Equinix. Kyla shares her journey of securing one of only 11 apprenticeship places from 600 applicants, offering a fresh perspective on the power of hands-on learning andthe importance of inclusive cultures in attracting the next generation to the data centre sector.