True Adds Digital Infrastructure Expert
March 13, 2026 – Global executive talent platform True has expanded with the addition of Ros Deans as a partner in its digital infrastructure practice. Based in London with a global remit, Ms. Deans will work with data center operators, infrastructure investors, real estate developers, private equity firms and hyperscalers. She will place C-suite, functional and regional leaders who drive growth, transformation and innovation across the digital infrastructure sector.
“With the digital infrastructure market moving at an unprecedented pace, the need for visionary leadership has never been greater,” said Sam McGrath, global GM, True Search. “Ros has spent more than two decades helping investors, operators and developers in digital infrastructure build leadership teams that can scale operations and deliver on complex, high-growth strategies. Her knowledge of the sector and track record will help our clients to identify and secure the leaders who can drive growth and navigate disruption in this fast-moving industry.”
“Having worked with Ros previously, I’ve seen firsthand her ability to identify leaders who can transform digital infrastructure businesses,” said Steve Dargan, managing director, head of the digital infrastructure practice. “She has an unmatched instinct for placing the right executive to the right challenge, whether it’s scaling data centers, guiding cloud and connectivity platforms, or supporting new market entrants. With her on our team, we can bring clients a level of insight and strategic talent guidance that truly sets the pace in this fast-moving industry.”
Ms. Deans has partnered with leading clients to assemble executive teams across data centers, cloud platforms, connectivity, and next-generation infrastructure. She has guided both established players and new market entrants in building C-suite leadership from the ground up. Prior to joining True, Ms. Deans led global digital infrastructure client relationships at Korn Ferry, served as a partner at Granger Reis, and advised blue-chip organizations on senior appointments earlier in her career.
“Throughout my career, what I’ve valued most is working closely with clients to understand their ambitions and help them build leadership that reflects where they want to go next,” said Ms. Deans. Digital infrastructure is an industry defined by possibility, and that’s what energizes me. Joining True gives me the opportunity to partner even more closely with organizations shaping the future of connectivity and capacity worldwide, and to guide them through the moments that matter most.”
Working in both the private and public sectors, True has offices throughout the U.S. as well as the EMEA and APAC regions. Since the late 1990s, the firm’s founders have refined their search process with a blend of data-centric insights, relationship-building, and experience to produce a methodology that consistently improves hiring decisions and accelerates growth. The firm’s clients include Jet, Work Front, and Summit Partners.
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True Search is a subsidiary of True Platform, a global portfolio of human capital services and products for high-growth tech and tech-enabled organizations. True recently placed No. 6 on the Hunt Scanlon Media “Top 50 Recruiters” ranking.
New Digital Infrastructure Practice
True recently launched a dedicated digital infrastructure practice. The new practice is led by managing director Steve Dargan, a U.K.-based industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience recruiting senior leaders across data centers, broadband, cloud, and next-generation connectivity. The practice will focus on partnering with investors, developers, and operators driving the expansion of digital infrastructure worldwide. True will place C-suite, functional, and regional executives who can lead organizations through the sector’s increasing scale and complexity.
True has appointed Adam Kovach as vice chairman. “We couldn’t be more excited for Adam to join us,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and co-CEO of True. “What excites me most about him is our shared belief that there is an opportunity to build something very special in our market and provide more value to our clients, the candidate ecosystem, and our team at True.” With more than 25 years of experience in the executive recruiting and leadership advisory industry, Mr. Kovach is a veteran in the executive search sector, having built and scaled significant businesses while personally leading hundreds of high-profile searches for blue-chip and mid-market private equity firms and public companies. He most recently served as a leading partner and head of the private equity practice at Spencer Stuart.
“As our partners invest heavily in the foundational layer that supports their portfolios, launching a dedicated digital infrastructure practice was a natural evolution for us,” said Brad Stadler, co-CEO of True. “Steve’s unparalleled expertise and global network are exactly what our clients need to capitalize on the immense opportunities in this space.”
“Digital infrastructure is the backbone of the modern economy, and the demand for transformative leadership has never been greater,” said Mr. McGrath. “We are thrilled to welcome Steve and the team to True. With their expertise, we can connect clients with the leaders who will drive innovation, growth, and resilience across the entire digital infrastructure landscape. The launch of this practice aligns seamlessly with our global strategy and directly addresses the rising demand from our clients for elite leadership in this sector.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
