VP, Corporate Development & Strategy

Equinix•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Reporting to Equinix’s President of the Americas, the Vice President of Corporate Development will oversee Equinix’s AMER Corporate Development Team and is responsible for all deal activities related to regional strategy, mergers and acquisitions, real estate location strategy and strategic investments. This executive will partner cross-functionally, working with functional leaders, to ensure timely execution of our M&A, real estate investments and capital planning projects. The VP Corporate Development & Strategy will drive revenue and AFFO growth for the Americas region through: Mergers & acquisitions, establishing and leading strategy and deal execution for the region; Managing the regional capex budget, establishing metro-strategy and optimizing data center development plans within them; and driving the Americas strategic planning process and related execution of projects that support realizing regional OKRs.

Requirements

Substantial experience in general management, investment banking, corporate development or management consulting
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
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively
Ability to work with senior executives across a matrixed organization
Proactive, collaborative, and able to work comfortably in a non-hierarchical context

Nice To Haves

Track record of M&A is helpful, including experience over a broad range of deal sizes (<$10M and >$500M)
Ideally has knowledge of the retail data center business and data center business regionally and globally

Responsibilities

Leads annual strategic planning process in conjunction with Regional and Corp teams
Approves strategy/business case development and sponsors at the Executive Level
Partner with EVP, GTM leadership and Functional Leadership Teams & cross functional peers to translate Equinix Enterprise Strategy into a GTM roadmap, set of initiatives/business cases to deliver value for Equinix’s customers
Engage with company leaders to obtain buy-in for cross-functional projects, including planned outcomes, strategic narratives and linkages to enterprise strategy
Create storyboards and present to Company leaders on key initiatives
Analyze and provide insights into market extension opportunities (e.g., new services, solutions and business models)
Lead the annual strategic planning process in conjunction with key stakeholders
Sets direction and strategy for data center development pipeline, managing and prioritizing regional capex budget
Sets metro real estate strategies and optimizes data center development plans within metros
Oversees all regional real estate location strategy
Underwrites and secures management and board approval for capital expansions
Represents investment proposals to executive management
Establishes and leads M&A strategy for the region
Sources and analyzes accretive acquisition and partnership opportunities for the region
Leads negotiations (with support from legal team) for M&A transactions
Represents and drives deal approvals at the Senior Exec and Board Level
Lead a diverse team, creating an inclusive culture
Shape a collaborative, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture
Motivate employees around shared vision

Benefits

Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

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