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)
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
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.

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 ($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.

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

VP, Corporate Development – Strategy

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