London, England, United Kingdom
A strategic technology leader with over 25 years' experience driving growth and innovation at the intersection of business and technology. I'm passionate about helping organizations navigate digital transformation with clarity and purpose, creating solutions that deliver both competitive advantage and positive societal impact. My approach combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. I thrive on building meaningful collaborations that bridge the gap between enterprise objectives and market realities, particularly in complex environments where technology infrastructure plays a critical role. In my current position as Managing Director at Equinix UK, I lead strategies that shape one of the world's most connected technology ecosystems. This role allows me to advocate for the vital contribution data centres make to economic empowerment while influencing policy on energy and sustainability. Throughout my career, I've developed a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into business value, fostering stakeholder engagement across industries, and creating innovative approaches to digital transformation challenges. I'm particularly focused on helping organisations build resilient, future-ready technology foundations that can adapt to rapidly evolving market demands. Beyond my professional life, I'm a passionate beekeeper and musician who has released two albums with my band, Riverstate. These creative outlets have taught me valuable lessons about patience, collaboration, and the delicate balance of ecosystems – principles that inform my leadership approach every day. If you're interested in discussing business growth, cloud technology, sustainability initiatives, or alternatively if you'd like to share experiences about beekeeping or music, I welcome the conversation. - Listen to a podcast about my background on Google Notebook: https://shorturl.at/UNQOH - Listen to Riverstate on Apple Music: https://shorturl.at/3EBIz
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Driving sustainable and profitable growth. Launched Group Strategic Accounts Programme Launched Cloud-IX, an innovative cloud service providing direct, secure connections to public cloud for enterprise Group business development Company spokesman Corporate development
Co-led IPO to LSE main market FTSE 250 data centre services. European market leader. Multiple M&A transactions building European footprint
Responsoble positioning, media and analyst relations.
Responsible for launching business in Europe, developing and delivering the company media and analyst strategy and all external communications.
Launched Level 3 Communications in Europe