Switch and Data CEO and leadership

Brandi Galvin Morandi and her global HR organization serve as stewards for the Equinix culture and are focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees thrive. Under Brandi’s leadership, the legal organization is a strategic partner in commercial negotiations, regulatory and compliance matters, governmental affairs, and corporate governance, including working closely with the Equinix Board of Directors.

Brandi has led the strategic workforce planning and development required to support the company’s exponential growth to 10,000+ employees, through both organic and acquisition growth. Her teams have completed and integrated numerous acquisitions and joint ventures globally in support of Equinix’s expansion roadmap. During Brandi’s tenure, Equinix has been named as one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” and as Glassdoor’s top 100 “Best Places to Work.”

Brandi joined Equinix in 2003 and served as Equinix’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary until taking on the expanded role of Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer in 2019. Before joining Equinix, Brandi practiced corporate securities law and held various positions in the field of public relations. She holds a B.A. in International Relations and Journalism from the University of Southern California and a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law

Eric Schwartz is the Chief Strategy and Development Officer, responsible for the company’s corporate strategy and analytics, business development, acquisitions, corporate development and xScale™ joint venture program.

Eric’s team coordinates strategy definition for the company’s growth and expansion. As part of his role, Eric drives the Equinix IBX development program to strengthen its position as the platform of choice for digital leaders globally.

During his 15+ year tenure, Eric has held a series of senior-level roles, including serving as President of the EMEA region, where the company built its market-leading position through investment and acquisitions. Equinix EMEA earned numerous awards for its success, including Eric’s recognition as European Data Center Industry Leader of the year in 2015