Evan Olsen serves as Executive Managing Director where he leads the firm’s Data Center Solutions and Leasing practice. In this role, he advises and advocates for enterprises, cloud platforms and emerging brands as they navigate the evolving digital infrastructure landscape. His approach blends technical insight with business strategy, helping clients make informed, future focused decisions.
With over 13 years of experience on the operator side, Olsen has supported some of the industry’s most prominent brands. His expertise spans hyperscale deployments, edge strategies, hybrid deployments, and multi-market latency sensitive application planning to name a few. His operator experience allows him to bring an insider’s perspective when advising clients on projects.
Before joining Newmark, Olsen held senior roles at leading global data center providers, where he was responsible for managing leasing activity across multiple sales channels, client types, and industry segments.
At Newmark, Olsen represents both tenants and landlords across the globe, helping to shape resilient, scalable platforms that support cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads.
Personal Achievements
- Captain for two years of the Division I lacrosse team at Providence College
Personal Affiliations
- Tampa Jesuit High School Foundation
Education
Olsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Providence College.