13 May 2026 – Oslo/Bergen/Washington, DC – Kitebrook Infra, which combines international development experience with a strong local presence through offices in both Washington, D.C. and Norway, has appointed Cathrine Telje as its new CEO in Norway.
The company develops AI/HPC-ready data center sites in Norway by acquiring and preparing strategic properties, securing permits and grid access, building enabling infrastructure, and delivering fully prepared, renewable-powered sites for data center operators.
Building strategically prepared sites for the next generation of data centers
Kitebrook is focused on developing sites specifically designed for AI/HPC-enabled data center infrastructure, with access to renewable hydropower, scalable energy capacity, and strong regional connectivity. The company works closely with municipalities, grid operators, and regional stakeholders to prepare sites that reduce development risk and accelerate deployment timelines for future operators.
Current development activities include locations in Masfjorden, Samnanger, and Luster in Vestland County, where Kitebrook is securing land, power access, permits, and enabling infrastructure for long-term industrial development.
The company builds on more than 20 years of Norwegian data center experience through DigiPlex, including proven renewable-powered operations, large-scale infrastructure development, and strong institutional investor backing.
A unique platform for long-term infrastructure development
– Norway is one of the most attractive markets in Europe for sustainable data center development, and I very much look forward to building Kitebrook further together with a highly skilled team and strong industrial owners, says Cathrine Telje.
Telje adds:
– Kitebrook combines strategic site development, renewable energy access, innovative infrastructure solutions, and long-term industrial expertise in a way that creates a unique platform for future growth and value creation in Norway.
Kitebrook’s development model is centered around reducing complexity for future data centers by securing land, addressing permitting processes early, clarifying grid access, and preparing foundational infrastructure before customer entry.
The company’s projects are powered by 100% renewable hydropower and are developed in alignment with regional energy planning and responsible grid integration principles.
One of the most experienced leaders in the Nordic data center industry
– Cathrine Telje brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational execution capability, and deep industry expertise. She is one of the most experienced executives in the Nordic data center market, says Byrne Murphy, who together with William E. Conway, Jr., is an investor behind Kitebrook.
Cathrine Telje was CFO of DigiPlex when the company issued bonds on the Oslo Børs (now Euronext) to finance DigiPlex’s rapid growth.
Byrne Murphy continues:
– We had the pleasure of working closely together for many years during the period when we built DigiPlex into a leading data center company in Norway and the Nordics. I have seen firsthand how she delivers results in complex projects. This gives us great confidence that she is the right person to lead Kitebrook in Norway.
Extensive experience from data centers, infrastructure and finance
With her background as VP Finance Nordics at CTS Group, one of the largest design and construction companies for data centers in the Nordics, Cathrine Telje brings extensive leadership and infrastructure experience to the role.
She has previously served as Chief Strategy & Execution Officer at Bulk Data Centers and CFO Nordics at STACK Infrastructure, where she played a key role in developing advanced data center projects across the Nordic region. She also has extensive experience from the finance and capital markets sectors.
Cathrine Telje holds an MBA with specialization in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and HEC Paris (CEMS program), as well as an Executive Master’s degree in Sustainable Business Strategy from NHH.
Strengthening long-term development in Norway
Byrne Murphy emphasizes that the appointment represents an important milestone in Kitebrook’s continued development in Norway:
– We are very pleased to have Cathrine Telje on board. Leadership is fundamental to us at Kitebrook. We are committed to long-term development in Norway and look forward to continuing our close collaboration with municipalities, local stakeholders, and regional partners as we develop strategically important infrastructure projects.
– I look forward to working together with our strong leadership team and partners to help realize this potential and contribute to further strengthening Norway’s position as a leading destination for future data center infrastructure, concludes Cathrine Telje.
For further information:
For Norway, the Nordics and Europe:
Bjørn Richard Johansen,
Geelmuyden Kiese,
E-post: brj@gknordic.com
Tel: 47 800 100
For USA:
Chris Ullman: chris@chrisullman.com
Byrne Murphy and William Conway, the investors behind Kitebrook.
About Kitebrook in Norway:
Kitebrook was founded by data center pioneers Byrne Murphy and William E. Conway, Jr., who built DigiPlex over 20 years until its sale in 2021. DigiPlex comprised eight data centers in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark when it was sold to the American investment firm IPI Partners, LLC, in 2021. At that time, the company encompassed over 40,000 m² of developed area and over 400,000 m² available for further development. A total of 135 employees worked for the company. See more at: www.kitebrook.com and follow Kitebrook on LinkedIn.
When they re-entered the data center infrastructure space in Norway in 2025, their initial investment was in four plots in Vestland County, specifically in Masfjorden, Samnanger, and Luster municipalities. Their goal is to secure additional locations across Norway. Kitebrook’s model involves acquiring property, collaborating with municipalities to obtain necessary permits and approvals, developing infrastructure, and securing multiple clean power sources for each site.
About Murphy and Conway:
Byrne Murphy is an entrepreneur with 35 years of experience in international development and investment. He has already introduced American business concepts to Europe three times and has built two startups into companies valued at over one billion dollars. Murphy graduated Cum Laude from Harvard College and holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He has received numerous awards for innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Murphy is also the author of the highly acclaimed book “Le Deal”, published in 2008 and republished in 2021. Le Deal was awarded the Gold Medal Axiom Prize for Best Business Memoir.
William E. Conway, Jr. is co-founder and co-chairman of Carlyle, a global investment firm with over $470 billion in assets under management. Before establishing Carlyle in 1987, Conway was CFO of MCI Communications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.