Stewarding Technology Governance and Leadership to Bridge the Digital Divide

Solutions designed to empower and elevate your business and brand

‘Create your own joy. Follow your passions, serve your purpose, and refuse to march to the drumbeat of others’

At HerWorX, we bring this philosophy to life by helping organisations and individuals find the alignment they need to thrive in a digital world.

Welcoming new ideas, embracing technology and fostering forward‑thinking leadership are essential to building resilience and achieving long‑term success.

Our mantra is simple: support our clients with best‑in‑class talent and exceptional service. We focus on your specific goals, delivering purposeful, high‑impact outcomes that move your business forward.

‘As Founder of HerWorX I’m happy to share a little bit about myself:’

Background

I operate my business from places in the world which are synonymous with where I find happiness and where my mind and soul can be nourished. Where I am my authentic self, intentional around working with great people, and where I 'refill my glass' through enjoying the simple pleasures of life, surrounded by beauty in its raw and simplistic form; Aotearoa, New Zealand my place of birth, a traditional village on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, and invigorating destinations across the cultural melting pot of Southeast Asia.

Choosing freedom from corporate life and overcoming career challenges such as office politics, toxic workplaces, bullying and gender bias has been one of the most liberating parts of my career journey. These experiences ultimately led to the creation of HerWorX, where I draw on my professional background and lived experience to help people and businesses succeed and transform in sustainable, meaningful and impactful ways.

The HerWorX partnership model - bringing together the best team for each project and operating seamlessly across diverse geographies - is designed to unlock genuine value for every client.

Combined with my commitment to agility, passion and a belief in doing and delivering great work, these principles drive me. They form the foundation of my motivation to ensure every client receives purposeful, high‑quality and truly impactful consultancy services through the HerWorX brand.

‘Expertise should enable and elevate your organisation - unlocking resilient strategies, strong partnerships and solutions that endure.’

Industry Credibility

Donna (Lorenzen) Bridgman is a globally recognised leader in the Data Centre sector, recently featured in Data Centre Magazine’s Global 100 Women in Data Centers 2026 (and 2025). She brings deep technical expertise, governance experience and long‑standing international industry relationships to the HerWorX brand.

An Engineering Fellow and professional Non‑Executive Director, Donna is a Chartered Engineer (Electrical & Management), an International Professional Engineer (IntPE), a Certified Project Manager (PMP), a Certified Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI/CBCI), and an accredited global trainer in data centre education and business continuity management. She is also a member of both the Singapore and New Zealand Institutes of Directors.

Donna’s diverse skillset and executive career across Australasia, Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom give her a uniquely broad perspective. She brings a credible depth of knowledge and a practical, globally informed approach that adds significant value to her clients.

In 2023, Donna was featured in Tatler Magazine Asia’s ‘Power & Purpose’ series, highlighting female trailblazers across technology, engineering, astrophysics and biopharma. She is also a recipient of the IM2023 Infrastructure Masons Award for her global contribution to digital infrastructure.

Her Engineering New Zealand Fellowship, awarded in 2021, recognises her significant contribution to the engineering profession.

Donna has held senior leadership, executive management and board governance roles across high technology, digital infrastructure, engineering services, construction, not‑for‑profit, national sporting, renewable energy, power utilities, capital investment, government membership bodies and viticulture.

She is a regular presenter and facilitator at international data centre and technology conferences across the EMEA and APAC regions and has served as a global awards judge.

Donna holds several Non‑Executive Directorships and Advisory Board roles, including serving on the Infrastructure Masons iM Women Global Board as the APAC Regional Chair.

A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, DEI and STEM careers, Donna champions a #growthlearning mindset and encourages women to #bevisible as they navigate careers in traditionally male‑dominated fields.

DataCentre Magazine featuring Donna Lorenzen, recognized as one of the top 100 women globally in 2026
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Industry Thought Leadership

‘Hear our valuable insights and unique perspectives shared at prestigious global industry events’.

Recent Media Features & Industry Engagement

Data Centre Magazine Top 100 Women in Data Centres Feature, April 2026 - for the second year running, proud to be featured at #53 alongside inspirational industry female leaders in the Digital Infrastructure sector. https://lnkd.in/dNVt_jJT

Data Centre World / Tech Show Madrid, October 2025 - Keynote presenter: ‘The Hidden Cost of Tomorrow's Data Centres: Mastering Resilience, Not Reacting to Risk.’

Data Centre Solutions Media Interview, October 2025: 🎥 'How data centres need to react to risk and resilience challenges and opportunities'. HerWorX discusses the hidden costs of misaligned data centre strategies - from financial and operational impacts to reputational damage and the loss of client trust and key personnel: moving beyond basic risk mitigation to mastering a proactive resilience strategy. https://lnkd.in/ec_FjJzh

DataCloud Global Congress, Cannes, 4 June 2025 - panel session "Risk across the Data Centre lifecycle."

DCD Connect Bali, 17 June 2025 - hosting iM Women LinkedIn ‘Amplify your Brand’ Workshop and conference major Panelist: ‘Building the data center of the future - How must design and build evolve to future-proof for the unknown?’

JLL Speaker Series ‘Public Speaking Workshop for Women’, pre-DCAC Dublin, 12 May 2025 - HerWorX was the public speaking ‘Expert’ for this interactive session.

ITW Asia 2024, Singapore on 4-5 December 2024 - host of Panel session ‘Decarbonisation in the AI Era’.

W.Media Global Cloud Convention Middle East, October 2024 -Feature Media Interview. Listen here: Need policies and measures to welcome and retain Women in Tech: Donna Lorenzen at Dubai CDC 2024

Gulf Digital Infrastructure Week, October 2024 - host of Panel session, ‘How will the AI revolution support the evolution and scaling of Data Centres across the Middle East?’’, Expert Panel Discussion: "AI Revolution: Scaling Data Centers in the Middle East

DCAC Europe, October 2024 - panel session ‘Diverse Thinking’.

Data Centre World Asia, October 2024 - ‘Panel - Data Centre Landscape & Global Trends: Is APAC Keeping Up?’ and hosted session ‘Panel - Infrastructure Masons iMWomen: Changing Industry Perceptions’.

DCD Connect Bali, 25 June 2024 - hosted interactive Workshop focused on addressing the challenges faced by women in the data center industry and fostering solutions for a more inclusive future, iM Women Welcome Lunch - DCD (datacenterdynamics.com)

DCD Connect>Talks diversity in the data center workforce with Donna Bridgman | iM Women, Bali 26 June 2024 - live & video recorded.

W.Media Cloud & Data Center Convention, Jakarta, 16 May 2024, Indonesia Cloud & Datacenter Convention 2024 – Cloud Data Center Events, Listen here: Evolution of High-Density Data Centers in Indonesia | DC Talk Live Episode 8 - W.Media

Data Centre Magazine: recognised in ‘Top 10 Women in Data Centres in APAC’, 2024.

W.Media- Global: 4 page perspectives feature in the SIJORI edition of ‘Cloud & Data Centre Magazine’, celebrating women operating & carving out successful careers in a male-dominated sector (pages 30-33).

Infrastructure Masons: 2023 IM100 Award Winner, recognised as one of 100 global contributors to the digital infrastructure industry.

Featured contributor to Tatler Asia ‘Power & Purpose [Front & Female]’ series, 2023, alongside some remarkable female trailblazers representing technology, engineering, astrophysics, and biopharma, making a difference across Asia.