Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

As data and digital sovereignty are rapidly becoming defining forces of the future, House of Data is building the next-generation digital infrastructure. Leveraging a proprietary AI tool, the company identifies prime locations across the Netherlands and Europe for sustainable, scalable data centers. The CTO establishes the technical foundation and drives the company’s growth.

About House of Data

The need for storing and processing data is growing at an extraordinary pace, while governments and businesses alike are seeking reliable, sustainable, and politically stable environments to secure their digital assets. House of Data responds to this need with an AI-powered platform that identifies the most suitable sites in Europe for the development and operation of next-generation data centers. By weighing factors such as energy supply and scalability, the company helps accelerate the build-out of Europe’s digital backbone.

House of Data was founded by Thijs Algra (former Director at Otrium), Max van Eck, and Maarten den Hartoog (Founder and Managing Director of Today Real Estate Development). With recently raised funding, the team is preparing to break ground on its first sites and establish the platform as a major player in the European data center landscape.

Vacancy: Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer shapes the technical backbone of House of Data and drives the rollout of new data centers across the Netherlands and Europe. The role spans the entire lifecycle of development – from initial design and construction to full-scale operations – and will expand over time into a combined CTO/COO position, with responsibility for both technology and operations at executive level.

The CTO also represents House of Data externally, serving as the company’s technical face and spokesperson. Whether speaking with investors, customers, or strategic partners, complex issues are distilled into clear insights and practical applications. Curiosity and a forward-looking approach are essential, with active exploration of developments such as modular construction methods, renewable energy integration, and edge computing. As a co-owner, the CTO works alongside the founders to deliver new data centers while guiding the growth of House of Data’s platform and its position in the European market.

“House of Data is at the start of its European rollout. This year we will acquire our first site – the beginning of an ambitious growth path across the continent. The CTO will not only provide technical leadership, but as co-owner will share the energy of pioneering and building a company with real impact.” – Thijs Algra, CEO

The Chief Technology Officer brings extensive experience in the data center world, combining technical depth with the ability to steer complex projects from design through operation. Over the past decade or more, this leader has built a track record of responsibility at the highest technical level, with direct involvement in developing and running large-scale facilities.

What sets this leader apart is a creative approach to problem-solving and a readiness to explore new technologies, from modular construction methods to renewable energy solutions. Prior experience in expanding a platform within the data center sector provides the confidence to guide House of Data through a period of rapid growth. As co-owner, there is not only a professional but also a personal commitment to the company’s direction, with equity reflecting that shared ownership and long-term perspective.

Interested?

House of Data is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy.
To express your interest, please contact Jessica Lim atjessica.lim@topofminds.com