Krupal Raval has joined CyrusOne’s Senior Management Team as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. CyrusOne is a worldwide data center developer and operator that specializes in providing cutting-edge digital infrastructure solutions. In this newly created position, Krupal will drive strategic interaction with hyperscale customers and oversee the company’s quickly expanding development program throughout the United States.

“I am excited to join such an experienced and capable team, and CyrusOne has a well-established reputation in the industry for execution and innovation,” Raval said. “I am excited to use my experience to support the company’s mission and strategic objectives.”

Krupal led Equinix’s hyperscale data center business as Managing Director, xScale before to joining CyrusOne. He oversaw several multibillion-dollar collaborative ventures that influenced markets in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. In his previous role as Chief Financial Officer for Digital Realty’s Asia Pacific business, his strategic vision and execution skills propelled expansion.

“Krupal brings outstanding industry experience and demonstrated leadership to CyrusOne,” CyrusOne CEO Eric Schwartz stated. “With more than a dozen new data centers under construction and an aggressive expansion pipeline, Krupal’s addition to our team – with his deep hyperscaler relationships and strategic vision – will be instrumental in accelerating our growth trajectory and strengthening our market position.”