03 April 2024

Equinix, owner of MainOne in Africa, has announced that Adaire Fox-Martin will become its new president and CEO, starting in the second quarter of 2024.

Charles Meyers, current president and CEO of Equinix, is taking on the post of executive chair, vacated by Peter Van Camp. Van Camp will relinquish his formal responsibilities as a board member to become a special advisor to the board.

“Digital transformation is reshaping the basis of competition for industries across the globe, and the rapid adoption of AI is accelerating that dynamic,” said Meyers. “These pivotal shifts have created an extraordinary demand environment for digital infrastructure, and our distinctive advantages create an exceptional long-term opportunity for Equinix. I am confident that Adaire’s capabilities and experience will be deeply additive to our team and our culture, helping us meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

Equinix plans to invest an additional $390 million in Africa data centres in South Africa, as well as expand its West African footprint.

Fox-Martin, who has 25 years of expertise in the technology industry, is now anticipated to spearhead Equinix’s expansion, including growth in Africa.

Prior to joining Google, Fox-Martin held senior positions at some of the world’s leading technology and software businesses, including SAP and Oracle.

“In today’s dynamic digital landscape, Equinix has uniquely amassed global reach, highly differentiated ecosystems, strong partner relationships, and an innovative range of product and service offerings - collectively forming a robust and future-proofed platform to address diverse customer challenges,” said Fox-Martin.