LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Angeles Equity Partners, LLC ("Angeles"), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, announced the appointment of Dr. Brian Poplin as Chief Executive Officer of Data Clean Corporation (“Data Clean”). Headquartered outside Chicago, Data Clean provides specialized contamination control and technical services for critical environments, including artificial intelligence infrastructure, clean rooms, hyperscalers, internet service providers, colocation facilities, and enterprise data centers. The appointment of Poplin as Data Clean’s CEO is the latest step to support the company's prominent position in the data center services sector with capabilities that optimize the performance and longevity of sensitive equipment, reduce downtime, and promote healthier and safer critical environments.
“Brian has an incredible track record of success in critical services throughout his career, having rapidly scaled multiple businesses, leading to exceptional outcomes for his customers, teams, and investors,” said Matt Hively, operating partner at Angeles Operations Group. “We are confident that Brian’s strategic vision and ability to move quickly will lead to the successful execution of our investment thesis in the rapidly growing data center market opportunities created by AI-driven demand, edge computing growth, and cloud capacity expansion.”
Poplin began his career in the United States Air Force and has led multiple people-based services organizations. At Aramark, a premier management services provider, he held various leadership positions, culminating as the President of Aramark’s Healthcare Technologies business. Poplin subsequently joined Medical Staffing Network, a national provider of healthcare staffing and workforce solutions, as President and CEO. Poplin then joined Elior North America, a national leader in food service management and packaged meal production and distribution, where he served as President and CEO.
"I am honored to join the Data Clean family of companies, with its storied 40-year history, and grateful for the opportunity to lead this organization into the next chapter of growth. The essential services Data Clean provides for data centers and life sciences are critical for maintaining effective and efficient operations. I look forward to working with our many customers and partners to enhance our services and further enable their missions," said Brian Poplin.
Data Clean President Rich Hill continues on the company’s Board of Directors with a focus on ensuring an excellent customer experience through great people, processes, and technology.
About Data Clean
Since 1979, Data Clean’s specialized facility maintenance services have catered to critical environments, including datacom settings and computer rooms, alongside laboratories and cleanrooms via its “Sterile Science” branded division. Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, Data Clean’s global reach is supported by full-service branches in various international locations, including Canada, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the UAE. For more information on Data Clean’s offerings, visit www.dataclean.com.
About Angeles Equity Partners, LLC
Angeles Equity Partners, LLC is a specialist private investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm’s investment philosophy is to partner with niche manufacturing, critical industrial services, and specialty distribution businesses to help unlock their full potential through operational transformation and strategic repositioning. Learn more online at www.angelesequity.com.
