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Mercy Ringelmann Manning

Visionary · DISC type Ds
VP, Global AI & Hyperscale Strategy at Aligned Data Centers
📍 Plano, Texas, United States

Mercy leads the global AI and hyperscale revenue strategy for Aligned Data Centers, structuring multi-billion-dollar infrastructure deals. An alumna of LSE and UC Berkeley, she is described as dynamic, smart, and a passionate advocate. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Toptana Technologies.

She is a strong proponent for sustainability and is passionate about integrating resource efficiency with her professional work. A key focus for her is championing the career advancement of women in the digital infrastructure industry through mentorship and visibility initiatives.

Unique fact: She is the founder of iMWomen, an organization focused on increasing female representation in the digital infrastructure sector.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
VP, Global AI & Hyperscale Strategy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Plano, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Mercy shows up

Objective Evaluator
Goal-Oriented
Early Adopter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Mercy cares about

AI Infrastructure
Her current role is centered on shaping Aligned's global AI growth strategy and structuring deals to meet accelerating demand for AI-ready infrastructure.
Data Center Sustainability
She guides sustainability strategy, explores clean energy like nuclear and geothermal, and proudly shares when ESG objectives are surpassed.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
VP, Global AI & Hyperscale Strategy
Aligned Data Centers
11-2022
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Toptana Technologies
3-2017 - 2-2021
Founder / Founding Global Chair of iMWomen
Infrastructure Masons
6-2016 - 7-2025
VP of Hyperscale Sales & Sustainability Strategy
Aligned Data Centers
7-2012 - 6-2016
Revenue Leader
Vigilent
In the press

Media appearances

Aligned Employee Spotlight: Mercy Manning. Featured in Aligned Data Centers Blog
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Education
2002 - 2003
M.Sc.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
1995 - 1999
BA
University of California, Berkeley
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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