CyrusOne Hires Michael Barth as Senior Corporate Counsel, Europe and Head of Legal, Germany

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CyrusOne, a leading global data center developer and operator, welcomes Michael Barth as Senior Corporate Counsel, Europe and Head of Legal, Germany. This strategic appointment underlines CyrusOne's commitment to meet the ever-increasing regulatory requirements and confirms the company's strong positioning in Germany and Europe.

Michael has over 16 years of experience as a lawyer in the real estate sector and was most recently Head of Transaction Management at WeWork Germany GmbH, where he was responsible for legal asset management in 8 countries. Prior to that, he was Head of Legal at Shore Capital International Limited and led the legal asset management for two real estate portfolios.

With this extensive experience in the real estate industry, Michael is well placed to advise on operational aspects and expansion of existing sites, as well as any acquisition of new sites in Germany. He will ensure compliance with relevant legislation in central infrastructure and services. His extensive knowledge and experience in the industry will enable him to develop holistic solutions and drive CyrusOne's sustainable growth.

"The addition of our new Senior Corporate Counsel, Europe and Head of Legal, Germany is an important step in strengthening our local team and supporting our growth in the European market," said Matt Pullen, Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Europe at CyrusOne. "Michael Barth's hiring exemplifies CyrusOne's responsible attitude and demonstrates our commitment to deliver a world-class service to our customers in an ever-changing industry."

"We are excited to have Michael Barth join our legal team and help us effectively manage the increasing demands of the dynamically evolving data center sector," added Robert Jackson, Executive Vice President & General Counsel at CyrusOne. "We have great confidence in his abilities and believe he will play a key role in executing our business strategies in Europe, in tandem with our global teams, and ensuring legal compliance across our operations."

"I am very much looking forward to working with CyrusOne and immersing myself in this dynamic sector that holds enormous importance for the entire economy,” comments Michael Barth. “Future-oriented technologies such as AI or smart applications are just as dependent on data centers as everyday activities like online shopping or streaming series, which is one of the reasons I am particularly excited to support CyrusOne in its expansion in Germany and Europe.”

About CyrusOne

CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions across the globe. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 800 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.

CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com.

Summary

  • Strategic Appointment: CyrusOne has appointed Michael Barth as Senior Corporate Counsel, Europe and Head of Legal, Germany, to strengthen its regulatory compliance and support growth in Germany and Europe.
  • Extensive Experience: Michael Barth brings over 16 years of legal experience in the real estate sector, previously holding senior positions at WeWork Germany GmbH and Shore Capital International Limited.
  • Commitment to Growth: This appointment underscores CyrusOne's commitment to delivering world-class service and supporting sustainable growth in the dynamically evolving data center sector.