VP, Corporate Development & Strategy

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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.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Development

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

• Approves strategy/business case development and sponsors at the Executive Level

Strategic Planning & Development

• 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

Investment Management and Optimization

• 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

Mergers and Acquisitions

• 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

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in general management, investment banking, corporate development or management consulting

• 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

• 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

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 272,000 - 408,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 272,000 - 408,000 USD / Annual

United States - Ashburn Office AEO : 272,000 - 408,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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