Role Overview The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the executive team is aforce multiplierfor the senior leadership team at Qu Data Centres. This role exists toincrease the executive team’s effectiveness , ensure strategic priorities are executed with discipline, and keep the organization aligned as Qu scales its platform, operations, and stakeholder complexity.Not an administrative role.The Chief of Staff operates as a trusted advisor, execution lead, and integrator across strategy, operations, governance, and cross‑functional initiatives — particularly where decisions are ambiguous, time‑sensitive, or highly consequential.The ideal candidate is analytically strong, commercially grounded, politically astute, and comfortable operating at board, investor, and senior‑management level.Core ResponsibilitiesCEO Enablement & Strategic LeverageAct as a thought partner to the CEO and executive team on strategy, priorities, and decision framingTranslate CEO direction into clear actions, owners, and timelinesFilter, structure, and elevate issues requiring CEO attentionPrepare high‑quality briefing materials, talking points, and decision memosLeverage of AI systemsStrategic Execution & Cross‑Functional DeliveryDrive execution of company‑wide strategic initiatives (e.g., expansion programs, major partnerships, sovereign compute, M&A integration, platform scale‑up)Coordinate across Operations, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Technology to unblock progressEnsure clarity of ownership, milestones, and outcomes across priority initiativesTrack progress against commitments and elevate risks earlyBoard, Investor & Stakeholder InterfaceSupport preparation of board materials, CEO updates, and strategic narrativesCoordinate follow‑ups from board and investor meetingsEnsure alignment between management action plans and board expectationsAssist with external stakeholder positioning where required (partners, regulators, key customers)Operating Rhythm & Decision QualityHelp establish and maintain the operating cadence for the executive teamImprove decision‑making discipline (clear options, trade‑offs, and accountability)Drive follow‑through on commitments made at executive and board levelIdentify and resolve gaps between strategy and day‑to‑day executionGovernment Relations (for select candidates)Provincial and federal relationshipsPolicy shapingKPIsAd Hoc Problem Solving & Special ProjectsLead special projects on behalf of the CEO where speed, discretion, or cross‑functional authority is requiredRapidly come up the learning curve on unfamiliar topics (regulatory, technical, commercial)Step in where the organization lacks temporary capacity or needs neutral leadershipWhat This Role Is NotNot an executive assistant or scheduling roleNot a pure PMO positionNot a political shield or communications proxyNot an HR or internal comms role (though the CoS may influence all of these)Experience7–12+ years of experience in roles such as:Management consultingStrategy / corporate developmentInvestment, infrastructure, or capital‑intensive industriesChief of Staff or equivalent senior operating roleExperience working with C‑suite executives, boards, or investors strongly preferredExposure to infrastructure, data centres, energy, technology, or regulated environments is an asset (but not mandatory)Skills & AttributesExceptional written and verbal communication (board‑ready thinking)Strong analytical and financial acumenAbility to operate with incomplete information and make sound judgmentsHighly organized, but not process‑heavyComfortable challenging assumptions and surfacing uncomfortable truthsHigh discretion, personal integrity, and sound judgmentWorking StyleLow‑ego, high‑accountabilityComfortable being behind the scenes while driving outsized impactThrives in fast‑moving, ambiguous environmentsNaturally trusted by senior leadersWhy This Role Matters at Qu Qu is operating at the intersection of capital‑intensive infrastructure, rapid AI‑driven demand growth, increased board, investor, and government engagement, and complex operational and regulatory environments. The Chief of Staff provides the structural support and leverage required to scale this complexity without slowing decision‑making or diluting accountability.Qu Is Operating At The Intersection OfCapital‑intensive infrastructureRapid AI‑driven demand growthIncreased board, investor, and government engagementComplex operational and regulatory environmentsCareer Path This role is designed as a high‑impact position, not a holding pattern. Successful Chiefs of Staff at Qu may go on to:Senior operating rolesStrategy or platform leadershipExpansion / growth leadership rolesOther executive positions depending on fit and interest#J-18808-Ljbffr