Equinix CFO Keith Taylor to retire; successor search underway
Equinix said Chief Financial Officer Keith Taylor intends to retire in 2026 after 27 years with the company. He will stay as CFO until a successor is appointed, then serve as a part-time Special Advisor through March 1, 2027, and the company is considering internal and external candidates.
Key points
- Taylor joined Equinix in 1999 and will remain CFO until a successor is appointed.
- Transition Agreement dated December 2, 2025 sets his Special Advisor salary at $48,000 per year for about 20 hours per week.
- He will not earn a bonus for any plan year after 2025, but previously granted equity awards continue to vest.
- Special Advisor role runs through March 1, 2027.
The filing
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