New Era Energy & Digital Bolsters Leadership with Data Center and Legal Experts — New Era Energy & Digital, Inc.

Event summary

New Era Energy & Digital appointed Evan Pierce as Chief Development Officer and Michael Johnson as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
Evan Pierce brings over 20 years of experience in hyperscale data centers, energy infrastructure, and mission-critical operations.
Michael Johnson has over 30 years of legal and commercial experience in data center development, real estate, and finance.
Pierce previously led data center and energy development at EdgeConneX, TikTok/ByteDance, and Amazon.
Johnson most recently served as Senior Counsel at CoreWeave and previously held roles at Switch.

The big picture

New Era Energy & Digital is strengthening its leadership team to support the development of large-scale data centers, particularly its flagship project in the Permian Basin. The appointments of Evan Pierce and Michael Johnson underscore the company's focus on combining large-acreage sites with flexible power solutions, aiming to minimize community impact and accelerate time-to-power for hyperscale operators. This move aligns with broader industry trends towards integrating digital infrastructure with sustainable energy solutions.

What we're watching

Execution Capabilities: How the new leadership team will enhance New Era's ability to execute on its large-scale data center projects, particularly the Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC).
Strategic Expansion: Whether the appointments will accelerate New Era's development of hyperscale data centers and integrated power assets in energy-rich U.S. markets.
Regulatory Compliance: The impact of Michael Johnson's role in ensuring compliance and managing risk as New Era scales its operations.