Press Release

Equinix appoints Peter von Dietze as Managing Director for Germany

More than 25 years of international IT experience in the key German market

FRANKFURT, Germany, April 22, 2026 – Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, announces the appointment of Peter von Dietze as Managing Director for Germany. The appointment took effect on April 1, 2026.

Peter von Dietze has been a member of Equinix’s German management team since November 2024. In his previous role as Vice President Sales Germany, he played a key role in advancing the company’s business in the German market and strengthening its customer focus.

Prior to joining Equinix, Peter von Dietze held senior leadership positions at Oracle and Dell Technologies. Originally from Australia, Peter’s international career has taken him to Asia as well as across the EMEA region. With his extensive experience in data center optimization, cloud integration, and sustainable IT solutions, he is ideally positioned to drive the strategic development of Equinix in Germany.

In addition to his professional expertise, Peter von Dietze is known for a values-driven leadership style based on collaboration, diversity, and mutual respect.

“I am inspired by the incredible talent and dedication of our team. While Equinix will always deliver outstanding products and market-leading technologies, it is the close collaboration of our people that makes the real difference. Each individual plays a vital role in creating value for our customers and partners.”, said Peter von Dietzte about stepping into this new role.

Commenting on the appointment, Bruce Owens, President, Equinix EMEA, added: “Peter has the right experience and leadership mindset to guide our business forward at a time when the data center industry is entering an especially dynamic phase. His deep understanding of people, combined with a clear focus on strengthening key markets, makes him the right person for this role. From an internal perspective, Peter is a highly respected leader who embodies our values and fosters strong collaboration across teams—an essential foundation for continued success in Germany.”

As a key part of Europe’s digital infrastructure network, Equinix Germany supports companies in implementing their digital strategies with high-performance, sustainable, and secure infrastructure. Under the leadership of Peter von Dietze, Equinix will continue to strengthen its strong market position in Germany as a foundation for digital transformation.

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 
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks to our business and operating results related to the current inflationary environment; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; stock price fluctuations; increased costs to procure power and the general volatility in the global energy market; the challenges of building and operating IBX® and xScale® data centers, including those related to sourcing suitable power and land, and any supply chain constraints or increased costs of supplies; the challenges of developing, deploying and delivering Equinix products and solutions; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenues from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; risks related to our taxation as a REIT; risks related to regulatory inquiries or litigation; and other risks described from time to time in Equinix filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release. 

Point of Contact
Patrick Juilfs (APCO Worldwide)  
+49 173 438 4564 
pjuilfs@apcoworldwide.com 

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