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.

The Role

Reporting to the President EMEA, the VP leads the EMEA Strategy & Corporate Development Team and is responsible for all strategic planning and deal activities related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate and strategic investments in the region.  The VP works closely with executive team and relevant functions to ensure timely execution of our regional strategy,  M&A, real estate investments and capital planning projects.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic planning

• Leads annual strategic planning process in conjunction with Regional and Corporate teams

• Approves strategy/business case development and sponsors at the executive level

• Negotiates at executive level to obtain buy-in for cross-functional projects

• Provides vision and input into research on market extension opportunities

Investment Management & Optimization

• Sets the direction and strategy for data center development pipeline, managing and prioritizing regional $Xbn capex budget and approving planned capacity additions

• Sets metro real estate strategies and optimizes data center development plans within metro, leading Design & Construction, Sales, Operations, Finance and other teams to improve regional performance and execution

• Oversees all regional real estate transactions, including land acquisition, building acquisitions, lease renewals, and new leases

• Responsible for management of tenant lease portfolio

• Responsible for underwriting and seeking management and board approval for capital expansions

• Represents investment proposals to executive management at global investment committees

• Guides ad hoc financial analysis and supports investment analysis across functions

• Oversees budget and forecasts for regional capex investments

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Establishes and leads M&A strategy for the region

• Sources and analyzes accretive acquisition and partnership opportunities for region

• Establishes expectations and leads cross-functional teams through sourcing, evaluating, and buying/selling processes

• Drives development of operational models and synergy forecasts for targets

• Leads negotiations (with support from legal team) for M&A transactions

• Represents and drives deal approvals at the senior executive and Board Level

Lead a diverse, high-performing team, creating an inclusive culture

• Shapes a collaborative, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture.

• Motivates employees around shared vision

Knowledge and Experience sought:

• Substantial track record of strategy formulation,  M&A and real estate deal closing experience and business partnership experience

• Demonstrated track record in general management, investment banking, corporate development and strategy

• Significant experience over a broad range of deal sizes (<$10M and >$500 M) is advantageous

• Experience of dealing and negotiating with government bodies across EMEA is highy advantageous

• Experience of the telecoms, digital infrastructure or technology domain regionally and globally.  Knowledge of the data center business advantageous

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven ability to see the ‘bigger long-term picture’ and think strategically while achieving short-term results

• Ability to determine and present clear strategic direction for inorganic and organic deals

• Inspirational leader with strong collaboration skills and proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse business unit leaders in a global matrix

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively

• Proven record of working with senior executives

• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work comfortably in a non-hierarchical context

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