Flexential, a leading provider of secure and flexible data center solutions, has appointed Marilyn Tyfting as its new Chief People Officer. In this role, Tyfting will lead Flexential’s global human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational culture. She will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Ryan Mallory.

Tyfting joins Flexential from TELUS Digital, where she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer for more than a decade. During her tenure, she oversaw HR strategy for a rapidly expanding global workforce that grew from approximately 5,000 to more than 80,000 employees. She also supported major business transformation initiatives, including multiple mergers and acquisitions and the company’s IPO.

Throughout this period, Tyfting was twice recognized among Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. Prior to joining TELUS in 2007, she spent nearly ten years in progressive HR leadership roles at Rogers Communications, ultimately serving as Vice President of Human Resources.

“Marilyn has spent her career building environments where people can do their best work,” said Ryan Mallory, CEO of Flexential. “She has a track record of sustained success at complex, global organizations where culture and execution go hand in hand. As we continue to grow, we need someone who understands that great companies are built by great people. Marilyn is that person.”

Flexential operates more than 40 data centers across 18 markets and has experienced significant growth over the past year, driven by rising demand for AI infrastructure, high-density colocation, and hybrid IT solutions. To support continued expansion, the company has raised approximately $1 billion in capital from investors including GI Partners, GI Data Infrastructure, Hamilton Lane, and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.

Tyfting’s appointment underscores Flexential’s commitment to maintaining a people-centered culture as the company scales operations and adds capacity to meet accelerating market demand.

“Great infrastructure starts with great people, and Flexential has built something special,” Tyfting said. “My immediate focus is on building efficient, innovative people operations and tools that help employees and leaders succeed, along with talent programs that support agility, growth, and Flexential’s position as an employer of choice.”

Tyfting holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources and Labour Relations from the University of British Columbia.

For more information on Flexential’s secure infrastructure and flexible IT solutions, visit www.flexential.com .

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