Equinix Appoints Google Cloud Exec as Next CEO

The world's digital infrastructure company Equinix, Inc. has onboarded Google Cloud Go-to-Market President Adaire Fox-Martin as its President and CEO, replacing Charles Meyers who will move to the role of Executive Chairman. This leadership change will come into effect late Q2 2024.

Adaire brings over 25-year experience in the technology sector. She has been a member of Equinix Board of Directors since 2020. She will join Equinix from Google, where she spent about three years, most recently as President of Go-to-Market for Google Cloud and Head of Google Ireland.

"After three incredibly memorable years with Google Cloud, I will soon take on my next challenge," shared Adaire on LinkedIn.

Prior to Google, she worked with SAP for more than 13 years, with roles including Exectutive Board Member, Global Customer Success, and President, SAP Asia Pacific Japan. Additionally, she also has 18-year stint at Oracle, with multiple senior roles across APAC and UK.

"I am confident that Adaire's capabilities and experience will be deeply additive to our team and our culture, helping us meet the evolving needs of our customers, fuel our growth and unlock the extraordinary power of Platform Equinix," said Meyers. "I am grateful to our board for their support of my desired transition timeline, and excited to assume the Executive Chairman role and actively support Adaire as she leverages her tremendous global experience to extend and expand our market leadership."

Peter Van Camp, currently Executive Chairman, will take on the role of Special Advisor to the Board.

"Coupled with my passionate belief in the vision, mission and values of Equinix, I am excited to leverage my experience in driving business transformations and building for scale to drive continued innovation and growth at Equinix," said Adaire.

This leadership change comes after Equinix's appointment of Merrie Williamson​ as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer and Revenue Officer.