Equinix Appoints Douglas Merrill as Chief Information Security Officer

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Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) announced the appointment of Douglas Merrill as Chief Information Security Officer, effective November 6, 2025, reporting to Harmeen Mehta, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer.

Merrill will lead global information security operations, cybersecurity risk management, and development of foundational security platforms and controls to protect Equinix and its customers. He served as interim CISO for six months and previously worked as partner at McKinsey and as Chief Information Officer at Google. Merrill brings more than 30 years of technology and security experience and holds master’s and doctoral degrees in cognitive science from Princeton University.

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• Appointment effective November 6, 2025
• Interim CISO tenure of six months
• 30+ years of technology and security experience
• Reports to Harmeen Mehta, EVP and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
• Senior background includes CIO at Google and partner at McKinsey

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company^®, today announced the appointment of Douglas Merrill as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective immediately, reporting into Harmeen Mehta, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer.

In this role, Merrill will lead Equinix's global security organization, overseeing global information security operations; cybersecurity risk management; and the development and engineering of foundational security platforms, services, processes and controls to ensure the resilience, integrity and trust of Equinix and its customers. With more than 30 years of experience in helping organizations modernize and transform their technology into an enabler of growth, Merrill brings invaluable expertise to Equinix, furthering the company's commitment to security excellence.

"Security is at the core of who we are, and protecting Equinix and our customers is a key responsibility for our Digital & Innovation Organization," said Harmeen Mehta. "By embedding world-class security into our product and platform design, our Information Security team reduces risk, creates better products and strengthens customer confidence. Douglas' background in technology and security will be instrumental as we navigate this critical period, and we couldn't be more excited to have him on our team."

Having served as Equinix's interim CISO for the past six months, Merrill led the redesign of Equinix's global security organization and introduced a strategic framework, ensuring security is integrated across platforms, products and services from the outset. He also strengthened cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product and operations teams.

"Equinix plays a critical role in the world's digital infrastructure, and I am honored to join at such a pivotal moment," said Merrill. "Equinix has a unique responsibility and opportunity to set the standard for secure digital infrastructure at global scale. I look forward to continuing to build a security-first organization that accelerates innovation and strengthens the trust our customers place in us every day."

Merrill previously served as a partner at McKinsey, where he worked closely with clients, helping deliver end-to-end, tech-enabled transformations that focus on IT infrastructure, architecture, data, operations and overall technology strategy. His career includes serving as the Chief Information Officer at Google, where he helped shape the company's technology strategy. Merrill has also held numerous high-level roles with technology companies and started several of his own. He is known for leading transformational security programs, building high-performing global teams and driving innovation in cloud security, AI and digital transformation.

Merrill holds master's and doctoral degrees in cognitive science from Princeton University. He is also a published author and holds patents in machine learning applications.

About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.

Forward-Looking Statements
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FAQ

Who has Equinix (EQIX) appointed as Chief Information Security Officer on November 6, 2025?

Equinix appointed Douglas Merrill as Chief Information Security Officer effective November 6, 2025.

What will Douglas Merrill oversee as CISO at Equinix (EQIX)?

He will lead global information security operations, cybersecurity risk management, and development of foundational security platforms and controls.

How long did Douglas Merrill serve as interim CISO at Equinix (EQIX) before the appointment?

Merrill served as interim CISO for six months prior to the appointment.

To whom does Equinix CISO Douglas Merrill report at EQIX?

Douglas Merrill reports to Harmeen Mehta, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer.

What relevant experience does Douglas Merrill bring to Equinix (EQIX)?

He has over 30 years of experience, served as CIO at Google, was a partner at McKinsey, and holds master’s and doctoral degrees in cognitive science from Princeton.