Apple's Director of Global Data Center Operations passes away at 41
We regret to report that Olivier Sanche, Apple's Director of Global Data Center Operations, passed away on Thanksgiving from a heart attack at the young age of 41. As DataCenterKnowledge notes, Sanche was "a thought leader in data center energy efficiency, and used his expertise to streamline operations at many of the world's largest technology companies, making a major collective impact on the industry's carbon output in the process."
Olivier Sanche was Director of Global Data Center Operations at AT&T before moving on to become Senior Director of Data Centers Services and Strategy at eBay. After eBay, Sanche joined Apple in August 2009 and spearheaded the $1 billion North Carolina data center, which is expected to open by the end of the year.
Mr. Sanche is survived by his wife and daughter. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
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Does that mean his position is open?? SWEET i'm gonna apply!
December 01 2010 at 4:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe egyptian pharaohs would bury their chief architect alive in the pyramid so he couldn't build a bigger one.
December 01 2010 at 11:39 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyReally, really terrible… My sincere condolences to his family.
December 01 2010 at 10:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replylol, I actually considered this when I was reading the article, lol
December 01 2010 at 10:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAnd with that, I take a bow.
December 01 2010 at 7:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPoor kid. That's a terrible shame.
When you go that young it's hard to believe that things like work didn't have a factor in this.
I hope his family is taken care of.
Condolences.
Let us pray. May Lord Almighty, and our heavenly father Mighty Jesus Christ watch over his every step to the next world. God Blesz Steve Jobs and Apple for taking care of his family. Amen.
November 30 2010 at 11:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPeace to the Sanche family. I hope in time they will be able to have a Thanksgiving that brings happy memories of a life that affected them with love and kindness.
November 30 2010 at 10:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyOMG that's so sad. Condolences to Olivier Sanche's family.
Don Montalvo, TX
damn 41, my condolences to his family!! and yes the company will pay out the benefits due to the family but they can't replace a husband and father!!
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