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Ben Blanquera

VP - Technology and Sustainability

Rackspace Technology

Ben Blanquera is the VP of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology. He partners with enterprises to architect  solutions that drive business outcomes, enabling them to thrive. In addition to his work in cloud and AI, Ben leads initiatives on sustainability, helping Rackspace and their customers navigate the intersection of technology and environmental responsibility. He focuses on reducing carbon footprints, and leveraging AI to advance sustainable practices across industries. 

He is a 35-year veteran in multiple industries including health care, manufacturing, and technology consulting. Prior to Rackspace, Ben was with Covail, a leading-edge provider of AI/ML and cybersecurity services to Fortune 1000 clients. At Covail, Ben was VP of Delivery and transitioned to VP of Revenue and Client Success. 

A recognized technology leader, Ben was named a Premier 100 leader by Computerworld. Outside of work, he loves to travel, ride his bike, and spend time with his wife and four daughters. He is an active organizer in the tech community and curates the Central Ohio CIO forum (150+ CIOs) and founded Techlife Columbus. Ben also serves on the Pitch Advisory Board for South by Southwest and the Editorial Board for CDO Magazine.