Harmeen Mehta Joins Equinix as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer to Accelerate Customer and Employee Experiences
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company, announced the appointment of Harmeen Mehta as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (CDIO), effective April 4, 2025. With 28 years of experience in digital transformations within the technology infrastructure sector, Mehta will align technology capabilities with business strategy to drive the company's digital transformation and innovation strategy.
Mehta previously served as CDIO at BT Group, where she led digital and AI-driven transformations. She also held senior technology leadership roles at Bharti Airtel, BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and HSBC. Currently, she serves as a non-executive director on the board of Lloyds Banking Group and as Vice-Chair and Board member of TM Forum. Mehta has received numerous industry distinctions, including the MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award and the TM Forum Global CIO of the Year Award.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), l'azienda leader mondiale nell'infrastruttura digitale, ha annunciato la nomina di Harmeen Mehta a Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (CDIO), con effetto dal 4 aprile 2025. Con 28 anni di esperienza nelle trasformazioni digitali nel settore delle infrastrutture tecnologiche, Mehta allineerà le capacità tecnologiche con la strategia aziendale per guidare la trasformazione digitale e la strategia di innovazione dell'azienda.
In precedenza, Mehta ha ricoperto il ruolo di CDIO presso BT Group, dove ha guidato trasformazioni digitali e guidate dall'IA. Ha anche ricoperto ruoli di leadership tecnologica senior in Bharti Airtel, BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch e HSBC. Attualmente, è direttrice non esecutiva nel consiglio di amministrazione di Lloyds Banking Group e Vicepresidente e membro del consiglio di TM Forum. Mehta ha ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti nel settore, tra cui il MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award e il TM Forum Global CIO of the Year Award.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), la empresa de infraestructura digital líder en el mundo, anunció el nombramiento de Harmeen Mehta como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Directora de Innovación y Digital (CDIO), a partir del 4 de abril de 2025. Con 28 años de experiencia en transformaciones digitales dentro del sector de infraestructura tecnológica, Mehta alineará las capacidades tecnológicas con la estrategia empresarial para impulsar la transformación digital y la estrategia de innovación de la empresa.
Mehta anteriormente se desempeñó como CDIO en BT Group, donde lideró transformaciones impulsadas por la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial. También ocupó roles de liderazgo tecnológico senior en Bharti Airtel, BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch y HSBC. Actualmente, es directora no ejecutiva en la junta de Lloyds Banking Group y Vicepresidenta y miembro de la junta de TM Forum. Mehta ha recibido numerosos premios en la industria, incluido el MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award y el TM Forum Global CIO of the Year Award.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), 세계 디지털 인프라 회사가 Harmeen Mehta를 2025년 4월 4일부로 수석 부사장 겸 최고 디지털 혁신 책임자(CDIO)로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 기술 인프라 분야에서 28년의 디지털 전환 경험을 가진 Mehta는 기술 역량을 비즈니스 전략과 일치시켜 회사의 디지털 전환 및 혁신 전략을 추진할 것입니다.
Mehta는 이전에 BT Group의 CDIO로 재직하며 디지털 및 AI 기반의 전환을 이끌었습니다. 그녀는 또한 Bharti Airtel, BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch 및 HSBC에서 고위 기술 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다. 현재 그녀는 Lloyds Banking Group의 비상임 이사로 재직 중이며 TM Forum의 부의장 및 이사로 활동하고 있습니다. Mehta는 MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award와 TM Forum Global CIO of the Year Award를 포함한 수많은 산업 공로를 인정받았습니다.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), la société mondiale d'infrastructure numérique, a annoncé la nomination de Harmeen Mehta en tant que Vice-Présidente Exécutive et Responsable de la Transformation Numérique et de l'Innovation (CDIO), à compter du 4 avril 2025. Forte de 28 ans d'expérience dans les transformations numériques au sein du secteur des infrastructures technologiques, Mehta alignera les capacités technologiques avec la stratégie commerciale pour piloter la transformation numérique et la stratégie d'innovation de l'entreprise.
Auparavant, Mehta a été CDIO chez BT Group, où elle a dirigé des transformations numériques et pilotées par l'IA. Elle a également occupé des postes de direction technologique senior chez Bharti Airtel, BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch et HSBC. Actuellement, elle est administratrice non exécutive au conseil d'administration de Lloyds Banking Group et Vice-Présidente ainsi que membre du conseil de TM Forum. Mehta a reçu de nombreuses distinctions dans l'industrie, y compris le MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award et le TM Forum Global CIO of the Year Award.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), das weltweit führende Unternehmen für digitale Infrastruktur, hat die Ernennung von Harmeen Mehta zur Executive Vice President und Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (CDIO) bekannt gegeben, die am 4. April 2025 wirksam wird. Mit 28 Jahren Erfahrung in digitalen Transformationen im Technologiebereich wird Mehta die technologischen Fähigkeiten mit der Unternehmensstrategie in Einklang bringen, um die digitale Transformation und Innovationsstrategie des Unternehmens voranzutreiben.
Mehta war zuvor CDIO bei BT Group, wo sie digitale und KI-gesteuerte Transformationen leitete. Sie hatte auch leitende Technologiepositionen bei Bharti Airtel, BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch und HSBC inne. Derzeit ist sie nicht geschäftsführende Direktorin im Vorstand der Lloyds Banking Group und Vizepräsidentin sowie Vorstandsmitglied des TM Forum. Mehta wurde mit zahlreichen Branchenauszeichnungen ausgezeichnet, darunter der MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award und der TM Forum Global CIO of the Year Award.
- Appointment of Harmeen Mehta as CDIO, bringing 28 years of experience in digital transformation.
- Mehta's previous roles include CDIO at BT Group and senior positions at Bharti Airtel, BBVA, and others, indicating strong leadership and expertise.
- Numerous industry recognitions for Mehta, including the MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award, enhancing the company's reputation.
- Potential challenges in aligning new leadership with existing company strategies and culture.
"Harmeen is a visionary leader with a proven track record in digital transformation and innovation," said Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President, Equinix. "Her experience in leading complex programs and developing innovative solutions will equip us to better serve our customers and enhance experiences across the organisation. I look forward to her leadership in advancing innovation and value across our ecosystem."
Serving in the new role of CDIO, Mehta will align technology capabilities with business strategy to drive the company's digital transformation and innovation strategy, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency and foster innovative business models. She will serve on the Equinix Executive Staff reporting to Equinix CEO and President, Adaire Fox-Martin.
"Equinix is a truly unique company — the hidden layer that enables the innovations that people rely on every day, from video calls and online shopping to the foundational pillars of modern society like food production and drug discovery," said Mehta. "With an eye on innovation, I look forward to leading Equinix's transformational journey to deliver even greater opportunities for the thousands of customers that rely upon Equinix every day for their mission-critical digital infrastructure."
Mehta previously served as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at BT Group, where she led the digital and AI-driven transformation of the company, significantly enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Prior to BT, she was Global Chief Information Officer & CEO, Cloud and Security Business at Bharti Airtel Limited, where she led digital transformation initiatives for one of the largest global telecom companies. She has also held senior technology leadership roles at BBVA, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and HSBC, and she has worked as a consultant to British Airways and Qantas. Mehta currently serves as a non-executive director on the board of Lloyds Banking Group, and as Vice-Chair and Board member of TM Forum.
Mehta is a recognized industry leader having earned numerous distinctions, including: the prestigious MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award; the TM Forum Global CIO of the Year Award; the Women of the Decade in Innovation & Leadership distinction from the Women Economic Forum; and recognition by the Economic Times as one of the top ten women in the telecom and tech industry globally.
About Equinix
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.
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