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Andrew P. Power

President and CEO at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST
Board
Since December 13, 2022
Age
44 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University.
Tenure
Joined DLR in April 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to President in November 2021, and became President and CEO on December 13, 2022.

Also at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST

CBK
Christine B. Kornegay
Chief Accounting Officer
CS
Christopher Sharp
Chief Technology Officer
CF
Cindy Fiedelman
Chief Human Resources Officer

About

Andrew P. Power is the current President and CEO of Digital Realty Trust, having assumed the role on December 13, 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer since April 2015 and was promoted to President in November 2021. His progression through these key leadership roles highlights his significant contributions to the company’s financial and operational strategies.

Before embarking on his executive career at Digital Realty, he developed extensive expertise in investment banking. He held senior positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Managing Director and played a pivotal role in the underwriting team during Digital Realty’s initial public offering. His earlier career also included important roles at Citigroup Global Markets, which provided him with a robust foundation in finance and strategic operations.

Over the course of more than 20 years in the financial sector, he has built a distinguished track record of leadership and innovation. In addition to his responsibilities at Digital Realty, he serves on the board of directors, as well as on the audit and investment committees at Americold Realty Trust, further underscoring his industry influence and commitment to effective corporate governance.

$DLR Performance Under Andrew P. Power

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Chief Financial Officer April 2015 – December 2022 Oversaw global portfolio operations, technology development and innovation, service provider and enterprise customer solutions, asset management, information technology, and financial functions
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) President November 2021 – (Ended upon promotion to President and CEO) Served as President before becoming CEO
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Managing Director of Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging Investment Banking 2011 – April 2015 Held positions of increasing responsibility
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. Vice President 2004 – 2011 Part of the lead underwriting team that advised Digital Realty on its IPO

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Americold Realty Trust (NYSE) Member of Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Investment Committee N/A Current active position

Interviews

'No signs of slowdown' for AI infrastructure demand, says Digital Realty CEO Andrew Power thumbnail

'No signs of slowdown' for AI infrastructure demand, says Digital Realty CEO Andrew Power

CNBC Television
4:16 min
Aug 28, 2024
Digital Realty CEO Andrew Power: A.I. technology will live in a data center thumbnail

Digital Realty CEO Andrew Power: A.I. technology will live in a data center

CNBC Television
4:05 min
Jun 6, 2023
Digital Realty CEO: We're building a long runway of growth thumbnail

Digital Realty CEO: We're building a long runway of growth

CNBC Television
3:55 min
Nov 21, 2024
CEO’s Take: Shaping the Future of Data Centers | Digging Into The Future | Andy Power thumbnail

CEO’s Take: Shaping the Future of Data Centers | Digging Into The Future | Andy Power

PTC
9:36 min
Apr 30, 2024
A.I. has created a long runway for data infrastructure growth, says Digital Realty's Andy Power thumbnail

A.I. has created a long runway for data infrastructure growth, says Digital Realty's Andy Power

CNBC Television
5:04 min
Jul 31, 2023
Digital Realty's global CEO on REITs, private equity, and geopolitical strategies for data centres thumbnail

Digital Realty's global CEO on REITs, private equity, and geopolitical strategies for data centres

The Tech Capital
12:18 min
Mar 21, 2024