Brett Lindsey

Brett Lindsey is the Chief Executive Officer of ark data centers (formerly Involta), a Carlyle portfolio company and prominent national provider of data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure and services. He has navigated the dynamic landscape of the telecommunications industry for three decades, demonstrating consistent growth, measurable outcomes and significant financial performance. Lindsey joins ark data centers after serving as the CEO of Everstream for eight years. He propelled Everstream’s growth from a Cleveland-only fiber network to a leading provider with a 10-state presence serving enterprise and hyperscale clients – solidifying the company’s role as a key player in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic fiber network industry. In previous telecommunications infrastructure roles, Lindsey has demonstrated entrepreneurial prowess, operational excellence and a commitment to community through multiple acquisitions and exits, federal grant awards and metro fiber expansions.