Who are we?
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 leadership role at Equinix means driving conversations, inspiring teams with vision and purpose, and shaping the future of innovation. You are the strategic connector, leading change by bridging diverse ideas and fostering collaboration across all levels of the organization to achieve transformative results.
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 leadership role at Equinix means driving conversations, inspiring teams with vision and purpose, and shaping the future of innovation. You are the strategic connector, leading change by bridging diverse ideas and fostering collaboration across all levels of the organization to achieve transformative results.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the President, EMEA, the Managing Director (Germany) will lead and expand Equinix’s operations in Germany. The MD will define the strategic vision, drive business growth, and ensure strong execution across all functions. The role requires exceptional leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers, partners, and government stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
1. Define and execute the 5-year strategic vision for Equinix Germany, aligning with regional and global goals.
2. Lead the development of 1–3 year metro strategies covering retail, network, and hyperscale objectives.
3. Drive sustainable revenue growth and market leadership in retail and enterprise segments.
Team & Culture
4. Lead a high-performing, cross-functional country team with strong cohesion and alignment.
5. Foster an inclusive, values-driven culture that promotes empowerment, diversity, and innovation.
6. Identify, mentor, and develop key talent to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
Operational & Financial Excellence
7. Oversee financial performance, P&L, and market execution.
8. Ensure compliance as Equinix’s Local Legal Representative.
9. Anticipate and mitigate business risks impacting financial or operational objectives.
External Relations & Growth
10. Build strategic relationships with government bodies, regulators, customers, and partners.
11. Represent Equinix in public forums, media, and industry associations to protect and enhance brand reputation.
12. Drive partnerships with key strategic customers, channel partners, and alliances to expand the ecosystem.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strategic and Commercial Acumen
13. Proven ability to develop and communicate long-term strategy while delivering short-term results.
14. Strong understanding of P&L management, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
15. Demonstrated success in leading a technology-driven business, ideally within a U.S.-based or global enterprise.
Leadership and Execution
16. Hands-on experience in managing complex, matrixed organizations.
17. Skilled in driving accountability, setting measurable goals, and inspiring high performance.
18. Comfortable leading through ambiguity and change with resilience and agility.
Market and Industry Knowledge
19. Deep understanding of digital infrastructure, cloud, and interconnection markets.
20. Experience with direct enterprise sales, channel management, and partner ecosystems across industries such as IT, telecom, finance, and automotive.
21. Strong government and regulatory relationship-building capabilities.
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