Cyre Mercedes Quinones on iMasons’ Culture of Connection
Summary
Cyre Mercedes Quinones, the new CEO of Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) since early 2025, describes the global non-profit as "connective tissue" rather than a traditional trade body, lobbying group, or standards organization. iMasons aims to unite the builders of the digital age, focusing on critical areas such as power, sustainability, and workforce development. The organization fosters a collaborative environment where members "leave your hat at the door" to address ecosystem-wide challenges by stepping outside commercial agendas. Its scope encompasses the design, build, and operation of physical and digital systems, including data centers, fiber networks, and power infrastructure, along with their supporting engineering and workforce ecosystems.
Key takeaway
New CEO Cyre Mercedes Quinones defines iMasons as the "connective tissue" for the digital infrastructure sector, fostering vendor-neutral collaboration among end-users, utilities, and governments. This approach enables collective problem-solving for critical challenges in power, sustainability, and workforce development. Professionals designing, building, and operating data centers and network infrastructure will find value in its ecosystem-wide problem-solving framework.
Topics
- iMasons
- Digital Infrastructure
- Workforce Development
- Sustainability
- Power Infrastructure
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