Equinix Commits Additional USD 50 Million for New Skills Training
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Equinix has announced a new USD 50 million commitment to the Equinix Foundation, doubling the company’s total investment in the Foundation just four years since its launch in 2022.
The funding aims to accelerate the Foundation’s proven model for advancing digital opportunity through strategic grantmaking, workforce development and community partnerships. Since launch, the Equinix Foundation has awarded grants to 100 nonprofit partners across 48 metros globally, helping connect more than 3.5 million people to the internet in 2025 alone. Contd
“For nearly 30 years, Equinix has grown by earning the trust of the communities where we operate. The Equinix Foundation is a powerful expression of our values in action, giving more people the skills and opportunities they need for the jobs of the future,” said Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President, Equinix, and Foundation Board Member. “By doubling our investment in programs around the world, we aim to open doors for more people and ensure our communities benefit from the future we are helping to build.”
Additionally, the Equinix Foundation named Aslıhan Güreşcier, VP, Growth and Emerging Markets, Europe, West Asia and Africa, as its new President. Güreşcier will lead the next phase of the Foundation’s growth, working toward its vision of a more accessible, sustainable and interconnected digital future for everyone, everywhere.
