Former Google Cloud exec to lead Equinix as CEO

Global data centre services firm Equinix is set for a major leadership transition in late Q2 2024, with Adaire Fox-Martin stepping in as CEO, replacing Charles Meyers who moves to Executive Chair. 

Peter Van Camp transitions from Executive Chairman to Special Advisor to the Board. 

Fox-Martin, with a 25-year tech career, recently led Google Cloud's Go-to-Market and Google Ireland, after senior roles at SAP and Oracle.

She said: “I will leverage my experience in driving business transformations and building for scale to drive continued innovation and growth at Equinix.”

Meyers added: “I am confident that Adaire’s capabilities will help us meet the evolving needs of our customers, fuel our growth and unlock the power of Platform Equinix.”