Equinix has announced its selection of Adaire Fox-Martin as the next president and CEO, intending to transition her from her current role as Google Cloud’s go-to-market president to the data center giant’s headquarters in Redwood City, Calif. by June 17. The company’s current president and CEO, Charles Meyer, is poised to transition into the role of executive chairman. Meyer highlighted the acceleration of digital transformations due to AI, which has led to significant demand for digital infrastructure and presents a long-term opportunity for Equinix.

Meyer expressed confidence in Fox-Martin’s capabilities and experience, emphasizing their potential to enhance Equinix’s team and culture while meeting the evolving needs of customers and driving growth. He thanked the board for supporting his transition timeline and expressed excitement about assuming the role of executive chairman, where he will actively support Fox-Martin as she utilizes her extensive global experience to further expand Equinix’s market