Data Centre Magazine June 2022 | Page 133

TOP 10 Bill Stein

CEO & Director
Digital Realty Trust
A . William Stein ( Bill ) is not only Digital Realty ’ s CEO , but also serves on its Board of Directors .
Under Stein ’ s leadership , Digital Realty has executed a series of transformational transactions that have sharpened the company ’ s strategic focus and significantly enhanced its product offerings . Stein has overseen a quadrupling of the company ’ s total enterprise value , as well as its inclusion in the S & P 500 Index .
Digital Realty states : “ The most important currency exchanged between enterprises and their customers is digital trust . As the on-going surge of information accelerates , so too does the need for secure data exchange across the world .”
First established in 2004 , Digital Realty Trust is built on the foundation of digital trust with core values shaped by Customer Focus , Teamwork , and Results .
Before being named CEO in 2014 , Stein served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer . He has over 30 years of leadership experience at a wide variety of companies .

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