Andrew van der Haar is a dedicated telecom expert, entrepreneur, and industry leader who has built a career on driving innovation and fostering connectivity that started in 1997. With a wealth of experience across multiple sectors, Andrew is passionate about sharing his knowledge and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andrew\u2019s entrepreneurial journey began with taking over the management of Datacenter Groningen<\/strong> in 2010<\/strong>, followed by the management of Datacenter Almere<\/strong> in 2018<\/strong> and started NLdatastore<\/strong> an IAAS platform that enabled a dutch cloud. These roles cemented his reputation as a leader in data infrastructure. He also founded Atlantis Data<\/strong> in 2009, a company that advised businesses on leveraging technology for growth. After building it into a successful enterprise, he sold Atlantis Data in 2023 <\/strong>and stopped the activities in the Datacenter management, marking a key transition in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2022<\/strong>, Andrew shifted his focus to his work with the Fiber Carrier Association<\/strong> and the Dutch Data Center Association<\/strong>, dedicating himself to sharing his expertise with the industry. His efforts culminated in October 2024<\/strong>, when he was elected chairman of the European Local Fiber Alliance<\/strong>, a testament to his leadership and commitment to advancing fiber connectivity across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Andrew\u2019s innovative ventures include founding Sidefloat<\/strong>, a revolutionary floating device designed to improve fishing experiences, reflecting his ability to apply his skills to unique challenges. He also maintains a connection to sustainability through his involvement with Tuinderij de Spoolderberg<\/strong>, a sustainable farming project in Zwolle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From his early entrepreneurial successes to his current roles in industry leadership, Andrew continues to champion collaboration, innovation, and connectivity to drive the digital economy forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Andrew van der Haar is a dedicated telecom expert, entrepreneur, and industry leader who has built a career on driving innovation and fostering connectivity that started in 1997. With a wealth of experience across multiple sectors, Andrew is passionate about sharing his knowledge and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Andrew\u2019s entrepreneurial journey began with …<\/p>\n