REDWOOD CITY, California, United States, April 2025 — Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, has announced the appointment of Harmeen Mehta as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (CDIO), effective April 4, 2025. With nearly three decades of experience leading large-scale digital transformation in the technology infrastructure and telecom sectors, Mehta will play a pivotal role in strengthening Equinix’s position as a global leader in digital innovation.
In her new role, Mehta will align technology capabilities with business strategy to accelerate Equinix’s digital transformation and innovation agenda. She will focus on leveraging emerging technologies to enhance customer and employee experiences, boost operational efficiency, and enable the development of innovative business models. She will serve on the Equinix Executive Staff, reporting directly to Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President of Equinix.
“Harmeen is a visionary leader with a proven track record in digital transformation and innovation,” said Fox-Martin. “Her experience in leading complex programs and developing innovative solutions will equip us to better serve our customers and enhance experiences across the organization. I look forward to her leadership in advancing innovation and value across our ecosystem.”
“Equinix is a truly unique company — the hidden layer that enables the innovations that people rely on every day, from video calls and online shopping to the foundational pillars of modern society like food production and drug discovery,” said Mehta. “With an eye on innovation, I look forward to leading Equinix’s transformational journey to deliver even greater opportunities for the thousands of customers that rely upon Equinix every day for their mission-critical digital infrastructure.”
Prior to joining Equinix, Mehta served as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at BT Group, where she led a digital and AI-driven transformation, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Before BT, she held the dual role of Global CIO and CEO of the Cloud and Security Business at Bharti Airtel Limited, overseeing digital transformation across one of the world’s largest telecom networks. Her earlier career includes technology leadership roles at BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and HSBC, along with consulting engagements with British Airways and Qantas.
She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Lloyds Banking Group and as Vice-Chair and Board Member of TM Forum.
Mehta has been recognized with several prestigious industry accolades, including the MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award, TM Forum Global CIO of the Year, and Women of the Decade in Innovation & Leadership by the Women Economic Forum. She has also been named one of the Top 10 Women in Telecom and Tech by the Economic Times.
Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, empowering digital leaders to interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables enterprises to reach all the right places, partners, and possibilities, accelerating digital services and scaling with agility while supporting their sustainability objectives.
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