UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2024
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events | ||||
On March 12, 2024, Equinix, Inc. (“Equinix) disclosed that on March 7, 2024, as part of a planned succession process, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Equinix approved the appointment of Adaire Fox-Martin, a current member of the Board, as its new Chief Executive Officer and President, to be effective on a mutually agreed date expected later in the second quarter. Ms. Fox-Martin began employment at Equinix effective June 3, 2024 (the “Transition Date”).
Ms. Fox-Martin succeeds Charles Meyers, who previously announced that he planned to step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective on the Transition Date. Mr. Meyers will continue with Equinix in the role of Executive Chairman, where he will continue in his service on the Board, in addition to providing other advisory and transition services.
As part of this succession process, as previously announced, effective on the Transition Date Peter Van Camp stepped down from the role of Executive Chairman and from his service as a Board member. Mr. Van Camp will continue to provide advisory consulting services as Special Advisor to the Board.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EQUINIX, INC.
DATE: June 3, 2024 | By: /s/ Keith D. Taylor Keith D. Taylor Chief Financial Officer | ||||