Date Posted:
June 3, 2026
Position Title:
VP Public Policy & Government Affairs
Office/Company:
Equinix
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07616
Reports To:
Location:
Redwood City, CA | Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$272,000 – $408,000 USD / Annual
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Leader, Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) is responsible for shaping and advancing a global public policy, regulatory, and geopolitical strategy that enables the Company’s long-term growth, resilience, and license to operate.Key Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy Development & Systems Thinking, Geopolitical & Regulatory Leadership, PPGA Team Leadership & Execution, Cross-functional & Legal Partnership, Thought LeadershipConsiderable years of overall Public Policy & Government Affairs experience, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as a regular strategic advisor to the Board of Directors, Executive Chair, CEO, Executive Team, and Senior Vice Presidents on public policy, regulatory, geopolitical, and government-related risks and opportunities.
• Lead the development of a coherent, multi-year global PPGA strategy in close partnership with a cross-functional leadership team, ensuring alignment with the Company’s overall corporate and regional strategies.
• Anticipate and interpret geopolitical, regulatory, and legislative developments globally and assess their impact on the Company’s strategy, operations, supply chains, and growth plans.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing global PPGA organization capable of executing against strategic priorities at scale.
• Lead the PPGA function within the Legal Department, working in close partnership with Legal leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution and accountability.
• Serve as an internal and external thought leader on public policy, regulation, and geopolitics as they intersect with digital infrastructure, energy, sustainability, and technology.
Qualifications:
• Considerable years of overall Public Policy & Government Affairs experience, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Preferably cross-functional experience such as leading regulatory and compliance strategies and teams.
• Experience leading a globally diverse team and delivering outcomes across jurisdictions.
• Experience leading an organization through transformation.
• Experience as a strategic partner to the business, preferably in the technology/data center sector.
• Strong leadership skills in motivating a team and delivering on team objectives as a unified team with one voice.
Instructions:
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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.
