Olav van Doorn

Overview

Olav van Doorn is a Dutch entrepreneur and investor, best known for co-founding Custom Connect, a company specializing in high-performance network solutions. Custom Connect offers carrier-neutral, reliable, and integrated connectivity services, focusing on bespoke low-latency networks. The company provides services such as Dark Fibre, Wavelengths, Ethernet, IP, Microwaves, and colocation, catering to multinational enterprises and financial trading firms. Custom Connect operates globally, with a presence in regions including the United States, Asia, mainland Europe, and the United Kingdom. Under van Doorn's leadership, Custom Connect has established partnerships with various data centers and service providers to enhance its connectivity offerings. For instance, the company has collaborated with Equinix to expand its presence in Frankfurt, Germany, aiming to bridge connections between the Middle East, Asia, and Western markets. Additionally, Custom Connect has worked with Switch Datacenters in Amsterdam to provide carrier-neutral connectivity options, addressing the growing demand for high-value data center capacity and connectivity in the region. In January 2018, Custom Connect was acquired by Global Telecom & Technology (GTT), a move that extended GTT's network and strengthened its service offerings in high-growth financial markets. This acquisition reinforced GTT's market leadership in cloud networking and its commitment to connecting people across organizations and around the world. Despite the acquisition, Custom Connect continues to operate under van Doorn's leadership, maintaining its focus on delivering tailored connectivity solutions to its clients.