Data Centre Magazine Honours President and CEO of Equinix , Charles J . Meyers , and his Commitment to Creating the Data Centre Infrastructure of the Future
Partnering with more than 10,000 Equinix colleagues worldwide , Charles J . Meyers is committed to the new era of the data centre .
Through his work as President and CEO , Meyers has led the doubling of global IBX data centres , evolving the capabilities of Platform Equinix , building ecosystems with thousands of the world ’ s leading businesses as customers and quadrupling revenues during his tenure .
His experience in data centre development and innovating for the future of the digital age are all part of his ethos with Equinix to become a trusted provider within a new cloud-first world .
Following the curve of digital transformation Based in the United States , Meyers earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado . He also holds dual Master ’ s degrees from Northwestern University ’ s J . L . Kellogg Graduate School of Management and McCormick Graduate School of Engineering .
Throughout his career , Meyers has worked at leading companies like Verisign , Level 3 Communications and BellSouth in prominent IT positions . He joined Equinix in 2010 and holds more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership positions at leading technology and IT companies .
Continually serving customers , partners , shareholders and communities across Equinix operations , Meyers has helped shape company strategy and continued industry leadership . Prior to his CEO position , he worked for the company as President of Strategy , Services and Innovation , as well as Chief Operating Officer ( COO ).
He is now responsible for leading Equinix ’ s strategy and innovation , with a continued track record of growth , execution and service excellence . He partners with thousands of Equinix colleagues to be in service to one another as well as the customers , partners ,
CHARLES J . MEYERS TITLE : PRESIDENT AND CEO COMPANY : EQUINIX INDUSTRY : DATA CENTRES LOCATION : UNITED STATES
A pioneer in the data centre sector , Charles J . Meyers is responsible for leading Equinix ’ s strategy , innovation and continued growth , execution and service excellence . He holds more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership positions at leading technology and IT companies , including Verisign , Level 3 Communications and BellSouth .
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