Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
President, Americas
The President, Americas at Equinix is a pivotal leader charged with steering the company's strategic direction and operational execution across the region. The Regional President develops a comprehensive plan to align the region with company goals. They oversee business growth and ensure strategic alignment across departments. The role also drives organic and inorganic growth strategies, oversees integration of acquired businesses, and leads regional regulatory and public affairs engagements. Utilizes market knowledge, serving as an executive sponsor for key customers, championing a culture of inclusion and innovation, collaborating with product leadership, overseeing crisis management, and ensuring localized enablement of Equinix's operating system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Visionary leadership and strategic alignment: Develop a comprehensive plan, set a visionary path and define and align regional and country plans with Equinix's Product & Services goals.
- Regional leadership: Oversee Equinix's business and growth across the region, ensuring Product & Services, Customer & Revenue (Sales), and Operations strategic and operational alignment.
- Growth and expansion: Direct initiatives for organic and inorganic growth and market entry strategies, including overseeing the integration of acquired businesses and enabling xScale.
- Government and regulatory affairs: Lead regional regulatory and public affairs engagements, ensuring favorable outcomes for the company's long-term security and growth.
- Power and energy plan: Develop regional power/energy plan as tied to Operations strategy, including developing relationships with power/energy companies.
- Market expertise: Utilize market knowledge in cloud technology, sustainability, and software to drive Equinix's market position in the region.
- Executive sponsorship and customer engagement: Serve as an executive sponsor for key regional customers, fostering long-term strategic relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction and growth.
- Culture and development: Champion a culture of inclusion and innovation across the region, modeling Equinix's values.
- Global, cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with the Product leadership team to bring strategy to life in the region.
- Escalation and crisis management: Oversee escalation response and crisis management strategies.
- Enterprise operating system enablement: Ensure localized enablement of Equinix's operating system.
Skills, experience, and qualifications:
- Demonstrate strategic leadership experience in the technology sector.
- Deep industry knowledge in cloud, technology, sustainability, and software.
- Strategic foresight in driving business growth.
- Passion for engaging communities to develop long-term strategic relationships.
- Ability to engage customers and build long-term strategic relations.
- Proven ability to build followership across peers.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and developing leadership within the organization.
Equinix is committed to inclusivity and diversity, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply and join us in driving our mission forward.
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