Who we are

Nscale data centre in Glomfjord

We’re builders shaping the future of AI—and how we build defines us.

Invent Boldly
We push boundaries without fear, creating products that move the world forward.
Own the Outcome
We take full responsibility for our work, holding the bar high and delivering with urgency.
Move Fast, Stay Humble
We value speed paired with openness to learn—no egos, only progress.
Build with Trust
We operate transparently, earning trust through clear communication and consistent delivery.
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Our Team

Our Leadership Team

Nscale is led by proven founders, engineers, strategists and builders with a track record of building and scaling successful technology ventures. With deep expertise across HPC, advanced data center design, and AI infrastructure—and the commercial acumen to bring breakthrough technologies to market—they are building the scalable, sustainable AI backbone that the world’s most ambitious builders need to shape the future.

Josh Payne
Founder & CEO
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Significant entrepreneurial experience in capital markets, crypto mining, and M&A in the renewable energy sector; Co-Founder and COO of the $357 million NASDAQ-listed battery metals SPAC, Battery Future Acquisition Corp.

Alex Sharp
COO
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Chartered Electrical and Electronic Engineer with 25+ years of experience building data centers. Previously Global Head of Design and Construction at Iron Mountain Data Centers.

David Power
CTO
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20+ years of entrepreneurial experience in HPC, software engineering, and AI industries; CTO of Nscale AI and Define Tech; Co-Founder of vScaler.

Nicola Mason
VP of People
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A progressive, results-focused global people leader with over 15 years of experience partnering with senior / C-Suite execs setting the strategic people agenda and initiatives in fast-paced, dynamic, rapid/high-growth environments across multiple sectors including technology, auction, creative, legal, advertising, professional services, consulting, investment banking, and financial services.

Ron Huisman
CFO
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Experienced C-level executive with 25+ years experience in finance, capital markets, and M&A. Previously CFO of AtlasEdge Data Centres with 20 years experience in executive finance roles at Liberty Global.

Tom Burke
CRO
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Kristin Zwez
SVP, New Markets
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Karl Havard
CCO
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Karl Havard has 25+ years in the IT, Cloud and AI industry. Has previously held senior leadership roles inside AWS and Google as well as building and leading start-up businesses in the HPC and Generative AI cloud service provider industry.

Daniel Bathurst
CPO
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Product Leader with 10+ years experience building transformative B2C, B2B & AI applications across finance, blockchain & e-commerce; impacting millions.

Ash Patel
SVP, Operations
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Ash has 22 years of experience with cloud technologies. He has built cloud and SaaS businesses for organisations worldwide, including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Insight & Rackspace. Winner of the '2023 Outstanding Leadership Award' and named '2023 Top 50 Most Admired Indians Globally. Ash has been recognised for his contributions to the industry by creating sustainable solutions through innovation.

Sam Sturgess
VP, Strategy
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AI-focused strategist experienced in commercial strategy, technology and corporate due-diligence, and startup/scaleup fundraising with a strong background in scaling AI companies, products, and services.

Claûde Beaupré
VP, Marketing
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Imran Shafi
Chief Strategy Officer, AI
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Phoebee Gahan
General Counsel & Company Secretary
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Top-tier experience in M&A, project finance, technology, corporate law and company secretarial matters; previously working with global law firms, financial institutions, PE and start-up/scale-up companies.

Testimonials

“We are excited to double down on our investment in Nscale with our lead investment in the Series A round. With a notable founder track record, established industry partnerships, and a unique vertically integrated approach, Nscale is building the hyperscale AI platform to power enterprise AI at scale.”
– Rael Nurick, Co-Founder at Sandton Capital Partners
“As a hyperscaler, Nscale is already delivering turnkey AI development and deployment solutions to businesses worldwide. With support from Nokia, the path to accessible and transformative AI innovation has never been easier.”
– Paul Alexander, Vice President and Country General Manager UK&I at Nokia
“Our partnership with Nscale will allow our customers to tap into their high-performance GPU resources on demand, unlocking new possibilities for innovation and efficiency.” 
– Bill Chang, CEO of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo and Nxera.

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