Greg Ratcliff is the Chief Innovation Officer at Vertiv, where he leads transformative initiatives in AI, high-performance computing, and IoT. An award-winning leader—recognized as Technology Executive of the Year and recipient of the 2023 iMason’s Innovation and IM100 awards—Greg is a driving force in the data center industry. He previously led Vertiv’s global advanced analytics group, connecting nearly a billion IoT sensors to the cloud. With eleven patents and academic roles including teaching Innovation at UAB, Greg blends deep technical expertise with strategic vision shaped by his MBA, ABD doctorate in Agile IoT project management, and degrees in Applied Mathematics and IT.