Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX) announced the appointment of Olivier Leonetti as chief financial officer, effective March 16. Leonetti will succeed Keith Taylor, who is retiring after a 27-year career with the digital infrastructure company.

Leonetti brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience, having served as CFO at multiple publicly traded companies. He most recently held the CFO position at Eaton, a power management company and data center industry supplier. Previously, he served as CFO at Johnson Controls, a global leader in intelligent buildings and energy solutions.

Earlier in his career, Leonetti was CFO at Zebra Technologies and Western Digital, and held senior finance roles at Dell and Amgen.

"Olivier is an exceptional leader with a distinguished track record of delivering strong results at leading technology and infrastructure companies," said Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President of Equinix.

Taylor joined Equinix in 1999 and guided the company's financial strategy from its venture-backed startup phase through its IPO to its current position with over $9 billion in annualized revenue. He will continue as a special advisor to the company for approximately one year to ensure a smooth transition.

The succession plan was previously announced, with Taylor's retirement scheduled for 2026. The information is based on a company press release statement.