Patrick David is an entrepreneur, investor and corporate director who generates outstanding growth while upholding high governance standards. He has managed fast-growing companies in the tech sector and is the founder of COLO-D, a leading Canadian developer, owner and operator of data centers that was sold in December 2018 to Cologix, a company owned by Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners.In under five years, COLO-D became a Canadian industry leader, receiving numerous awards and honours in recognition of its exceptional growth and quality of services. COLO-D made the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program in 2018, ranking first in Quebec and third in Canada. In the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ program for North America, it ranked 11th overall, with 10,942% revenue growth between 2014 and 2018.COLO-D is among Quebec and Canada’s unprecedented business success stories, going from local start-up to national leader in under five years, and selling for several hundred million dollars.The company’s many public and private investors, including the Fonds de Solidarité FTQ and the Jean Coutu Group, can attest to Patrick’s qualities as a visionary entrepreneur and exacting executive; he served as chair of COLO-D’s board.Since the outset of his career, Patrick has been fascinated and inspired by the links between technology and real estate. His many successes are the result of his uncommon intuition and discipline.Before founding COLO-D, Patrick was one of two principles at Canix, Canada’s first successful data center company from both the technology and business standpoints. This innovative company dominated the market from 2003 until its sale to Cologix in 2011.Early in his career, Patrick developed his entrepreneurial skills by studying law (LLB) and accounting (BBA), as well as by working as an analyst and advisor for organizations such as the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. He is a member of the Quebec Bar, and his personal interests include cycling, downhill skiing, CrossFit training and running.