Mahdi Bariavi

Mahdi Bariavi is the Chairman and CEO of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA). He has been instrumental in establishing global standards and benchmarks for data center operations and infrastructure. Under his leadership, IDCA has gained recognition for its rigorous evaluation processes and certifications, particularly in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Bariavi recently presented the first-degree certification (G1) to Khazna Data Centers, marking a significant achievement for the company as the first data center operator in the Middle East and Africa to receive this accolade.