Karl Havard

Following years of experience creating cloud-based enterprise solutions with global hyper-scalers, Karl joined Northern Data Group to form Taiga Cloud in March 2023. Inspired by the vision to create a purpose built Generative AI Cloud, inside of Europe; one which could democratise access to GenAI compute power and to do so in a compliant and sustainable way. Karl brings a breadth of insight, experience and industry knowledge having previously worked for Amazon Web Services as Head of the EMEA Go-to-market for the AWS & Accenture Business Group. Prior to this, he previously led GFT Group’s award-winning Google Cloud Alliance, was a Managing Partner for a middle tier consultancy and he has also worked for Google. Now nearly 30 years in the IT industry, Karl previously earned his stripes (literally) having served 10 years as an Electronic & Communications Engineer in the British Army. When Karl is not working towards shaping the future of open access to clean powered ML and AI compute capacity, he can be found at home with his wife, four daughters, three dogs and two Harley Davidsons, or at the King Power Stadium supporting his beloved Leicester City.