Equinix CBO Jon Lin to Depart on July 18, 2026

Q: What leadership change did Equinix (EQIX) disclose regarding Jon Lin?

Equinix disclosed that Chief Business Officer Jon Lin will separate from his employment effective July 18, 2026. His responsibilities will be redistributed across the existing senior leadership team as part of a structured transition plan aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.

Q: When is Equinix (EQIX) Chief Business Officer Jon Lin’s separation effective?

Jon Lin’s separation from Equinix is effective on July 18, 2026. Until then, a transition plan is in place, and afterward his responsibilities will remain with the company’s current senior leadership rather than being assigned to a direct replacement in the same role.

Q: What severance will Jon Lin receive from Equinix (EQIX)?

Jon Lin will be entitled to payments and benefits under Equinix’s Executive Severance Plan, subject to a release of claims. The company references this plan as previously described in an SEC filing dated February 12, 2026, but does not restate specific amounts here.

Q: How is Equinix (EQIX) handling the transition after Jon Lin’s departure?

Equinix is handling the transition by distributing Jon Lin’s responsibilities across its existing senior leadership team. This approach is described as consistent with the company’s strategic priorities and operating structure, rather than relying on a single direct successor to his former role.

Q: Is Equinix (EQIX) planning to appoint a new executive following Jon Lin’s exit?

Equinix expects to announce a new Chief Product Officer in the near future. This planned appointment forms part of the wider leadership transition as Jon Lin, the Chief Business Officer, prepares to leave the company effective July 18, 2026.

Equinix, Inc. announced that Chief Business Officer Jon Lin will separate from his employment effective July 18, 2026.

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Equinix, Inc. announced that Chief Business Officer Jon Lin will separate from his employment effective July 18, 2026. Subject to a release of claims, he will receive payments and benefits available under the company’s Executive Severance Plan, previously described in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company has put a transition plan in place, distributing Mr. Lin’s responsibilities across its existing senior leadership team in line with current strategic priorities and operating structure. Equinix also expects to announce a new Chief Product Officer in the near future, signaling an ongoing evolution of its leadership roles.

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Chief Business Officer departure: Jon Lin will leave Equinix effective July 18, 2026, representing a meaningful senior leadership change.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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Separation effective date: July 18, 2026 Senior Notes coupon: 0.250% Senior Notes coupon: 3.250% +1 more

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Separation effective date July 18, 2026 Date when Chief Business Officer Jon Lin will separate from employment

Senior Notes coupon 0.250% Interest rate on Senior Notes due 2027 listed as a registered security

Senior Notes coupon 3.250% Interest rate on Senior Notes due 2029 listed as a registered security

Senior Notes coupon 1.000% Interest rate on Senior Notes due 2033 listed as a registered security

Key Terms

Executive Severance Plan, Senior Notes, Inline XBRL, emerging growth company

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Executive Severance Plan financial

"he shall be entitled to payments and benefits under the Company's Executive Severance Plan"

Senior Notes financial

"0.250% Senior Notes due 2027"

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emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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What leadership change did Equinix (EQIX) disclose regarding Jon Lin?

Equinix disclosed that Chief Business Officer Jon Lin will separate from his employment effective July 18, 2026. His responsibilities will be redistributed across the existing senior leadership team as part of a structured transition plan aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.

When is Equinix (EQIX) Chief Business Officer Jon Lin’s separation effective?

Jon Lin’s separation from Equinix is effective on July 18, 2026. Until then, a transition plan is in place, and afterward his responsibilities will remain with the company’s current senior leadership rather than being assigned to a direct replacement in the same role.

What severance will Jon Lin receive from Equinix (EQIX)?

Jon Lin will be entitled to payments and benefits under Equinix’s Executive Severance Plan, subject to a release of claims. The company references this plan as previously described in an SEC filing dated February 12, 2026, but does not restate specific amounts here.

How is Equinix (EQIX) handling the transition after Jon Lin’s departure?

Equinix is handling the transition by distributing Jon Lin’s responsibilities across its existing senior leadership team. This approach is described as consistent with the company’s strategic priorities and operating structure, rather than relying on a single direct successor to his former role.

Is Equinix (EQIX) planning to appoint a new executive following Jon Lin’s exit?

Equinix expects to announce a new Chief Product Officer in the near future. This planned appointment forms part of the wider leadership transition as Jon Lin, the Chief Business Officer, prepares to leave the company effective July 18, 2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/14/2026 - 04:30 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2026

EQUINIX, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40205

77-0487526

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Lagoon Drive

Redwood City, California

94065

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(650) 598-6000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001	EQIX	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
0.250% Senior Notes due 2027	N/A	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
3.250% Senior Notes due 2029	N/A	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
3.250% Senior Notes due 2031	N/A	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
1.000% Senior Notes due 2033	N/A	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
3.650% Senior Notes due 2033	N/A	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
4.000% Senior Notes due 2034	N/A	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
3.625% Senior Notes due 2034	N/A	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 5.02.			Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Equinix, Inc. (the “Company”) has announced that Jon Lin, the Company’s Chief Business Officer, will separate from his employment with the Company effective July 18, 2026. In connection with Mr. Lin’s departure, subject to a release of claims, he shall be entitled to payments and benefits under the Company’s Executive Severance Plan, as described in the Company's Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2026.

The Company has implemented a transition plan, distributing responsibilities across its existing senior leadership team in a manner consistent with its strategic priorities and operating structure. This includes the expected announcement of a new Chief Product Officer in the near future.


Item 9.01.			Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit No.			Description
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EQUINIX, INC.


DATE: July 14, 2026			By: /s/ Kurt Pletcher Name: Kurt Pletcher Title: Chief Legal Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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