CyrusOne Announces Owen Morris as Chief Financial Officer

January 11, 2024

CyrusOne, a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions, today announced Owen Morris as its new Chief Financial Officer effective March 11, 2024. In this role, Morris will be responsible for leading CyrusOne’s global finance organization, including accounting, financial reporting, risk management, treasury, and strategic planning.

“I am excited for the opportunity to join CyrusOne and play a meaningful role as part of the senior management team,” said Morris. “There is a tremendous growth opportunity for CyrusOne given the strong industry tailwinds, the company’s expanding global footprint, its passionate team and the strength of its sponsors. I am eager to leverage my experience to further the company’s strategy, and I look forward to being part of the journey.”

Morris previously served as the Treasurer of Tenet Healthcare and the Chief Financial Officer at USPI, a subsidiary of Tenet. During his time at USPI, Morris played a key role in accelerating the company’s expansion through organic growth and acquisitions.  Prior to that, Morris spent nearly 20 years working in both real estate and investment banking.

“Owen is an accomplished leader and CFO who has worked across multiple industries during his notable career,” said Eric Schwartz, CEO of CyrusOne. “He brings a proven track record of driving strong financial results and demonstrating solid leadership. Owen’s insights and experience will be exceptionally valuable in helping CyrusOne deliver profitable growth. I am excited to welcome him to the team.”

Morris received his bachelor’s degree in history and government from the University of Texas and earned his MBA from Stanford Business School.

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