Equinix CFO Keith Taylor to Retire After 27 Years with the Company
Taylor will continue in his current role until a successor is appointed, after which he will transition into a Special Advisor position for about a year to support leadership continuity.
Equinix has announced that long-serving Chief Financial Officer Keith Taylor will retire in 2026, concluding an influential 27-year tenure with the global digital infrastructure company. Taylor will continue in his current role until a successor is appointed, after which he will transition into a Special Advisor position for about a year to support leadership continuity.
Taylor, who joined Equinix in 1999, has been a central figure in shaping the company’s financial strategy from its earliest days as a venture-backed startup through its initial public offering and transformation into a Fortune 500 business. Under his financial leadership, Equinix has grown to generate more than $9 billion in annualized revenue and solidified its position as a dominant force in the interconnection and data center industry.
Throughout his career at the company, Taylor also championed sustainability initiatives, including the development of a Green Finance Framework designed to guide responsible investment while supporting communities, employees and stakeholders. His efforts contributed to Equinix’s broader environmental and operational commitments during a period of rapid industry expansion and global digital acceleration.
As part of its succession planning, Equinix has begun a search for the next CFO, reviewing both internal and external candidates. The company expects to finalize the selection in the coming months, ahead of Taylor’s formal retirement and advisory transition phase.
