Deep Expertise Across Power Development, Data Centers and Telecommunications.
Dave is a visionary entrepreneur at the forefront of the global energy transition and digital infrastructure revolution. He founded global energy platform Amp Energy in 2009, transforming it from a start-up into a multinational business spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Under his leadership, Amp deployed more than $6 billion into 14 GW of clean energy projects, establishing itself as one of the world’s leading independent power developers.
Building on that success, Dave launched Amp Z in 2024, where he is pioneering the next generation of power-first data center platforms designed for the AI era. With a unique ability to unite infrastructure scale, deep energy expertise, and cutting-edge AI demand, Dave is positioning Amp Z to redefine how power and compute are delivered — creating transformative value for investors, partners, and communities alike.
Rich brings more than 30-years of experience across corporate transformations, M&A, finance & accounting, investor relations, and capital markets. Before Amp Z, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Skillsoft — a publicly traded enterprise learning company with over $500M in annual revenue — where he led the global finance function and legal operations.
Ryan brings more than 25 years of experience across private equity, infrastructure, and impact investing. Prior to joining Amp Z, he spent nearly a decade with Zoma Capital, where he led investments aligned with energy, water, workforce, and community development goals. He previously held senior roles at Credit Suisse and GCM Grosvenor, where he was a key member of the Customized Fund Investment Group.
At Amp Z, Ryan is responsible for strategic planning and growth initiatives across digital infrastructure, connectivity, and power. He leads partnership development — including structuring joint ventures across Amp Z’s verticals — and oversees capital formation to support the company’s expansion at the intersection of energy and AI.
Lorin Dorco brings two decades of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale telecom networks across the globe.
He has delivered long-haul, metro, and subsea fiber projects for leading carriers, hyperscalers, government agencies, and financial institutions. Lorin previously served as Chief Technology Officer of a precursor to Crown Castle and later as founder and Chief Technology Officer of a network provider serving hyperscalers and carriers, where he built diverse, high-capacity fiber solutions. At Amp Z, Lorin leads the design, deployment, and management of the company’s connectivity infrastructure. He oversees long-haul, metro, and campus fiber networks that form the backbone of Amp Z’s digital and AI-powered solutions, ensuring customers benefit from resilient, scalable, and secure connectivity.
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