Equinix has appointed Bruce Owen, a fourteen-plus year Equinix veteran, as President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
In this role, Owen will be responsible for the management, strategy and growth plan for Equinix in the EMEA region to meet the demands that customers and partners have in today’s fast-changing technological landscape.
Digital technology, and the data centers and interconnections that underpin it, are key to the success and future of economies across the world. Owen will continue to execute the regional strategy that aligns with the vision of Equinix’s customers, while adapting to the unique challenges and opportunities of the EMEA market.
Owen succeeds Eugene Bergen, who retired earlier in 2024 after serving as President of EMEA since 2019. Owen will be based in London, reporting directly to Chief Business Officer Jon Lin.
On Bruce’s appointment to EMEA president, Jon Lin, Chief Business Officer at Equinix said: “Bruce has been an exceptional leader at Equinix since 2010, driving growth, innovation, and cultural impact through his work in the U.K. and the U.S. From leading Corporate FP&A to founding our Global Community & Belonging team and launching the Equinix Foundation, his contributions have been pivotal. Bruce has excelled in his role as UK Managing Director, advancing regional growth, forging strong government and community partnerships, and strengthening our presence in the region. As President of EMEA, I am confident Bruce will inspire our teams, drive the business to new heights and continue shaping the future of our industry.”
Bruce Owen, President of EMEA, Equinix: “I am so incredibly proud to serve as the President of EMEA. This region is crucial for our company, with global and local customers rapidly digitizing and expanding across our platform. With our exceptional EMEA team, we will deliver unparalleled services to accelerate our customers’ digital transformation journeys. In the dynamic world of technology and the data center industry, innovation is no longer optional but essential. In EMEA, we embrace change, empower our teams, and forge partnerships to drive growth and shape the future.”
An Equinix veteran, Bruce joined the company in 2010 as a member of the EMEA Corporate Development and Finance team. In 2013, he moved to California and assumed various global leadership roles within the organisation, including heading the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team, serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO, and acting as VP of Business Operations and Instrumentation. He also established the Global Community & Belonging team, which built and launched the Equinix Foundation. In 2023, he was appointed Managing Director for the U.K., Equinix’s largest market in EMEA, comprising 14 facilities from London to Manchester and representing more than a quarter of the region’s revenue that year.
