Digital infrastructure company Equinix has appointed Ireen Go-Catane as its managing director for the Philippines, effective Nov. 9, 2026.
Based in Manila, Go-Catane will oversee the company’s Philippine business and lead its local expansion.
She joins Equinix from Schneider Electric Philippines, where she served as country president.
Go-Catane has more than 30 years of experience in the information and communications technology industry, with previous leadership roles at NTT Philippines, Microsoft, Voyager Innovations, Samsung, IBM, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard.
The appointment comes as Equinix expands its Philippine operations following its entry into the country in 2025.
The company operates three data centers in Manila, with more than 1,000 cabinets of capacity.
According to Equinix, the facilities host network service providers and four of Manila’s main Internet exchanges. Its Philippine operations form part of a Southeast Asian network that also includes facilities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
“Ireen is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in business transformation and the Philippine market,” said Max Parry, Equinix vice president for growth and emerging markets in Asia-Pacific.
“I am confident she will help our customers capture new opportunities in cloud and AI, leading Equinix’s next phase of growth and contributing to the continued advancement of the Philippines’ digital economy.”
Go-Catane will take responsibility for the business as the company seeks to address demand for infrastructure supporting cloud and artificial intelligence services.
“I am thrilled to join Equinix and grow our presence in the Philippines.As customers navigate increasingly complex technology and business requirements in the age of cloud and AI, Equinix is well positioned to provide the infrastructure, interconnection, and ecosystem access they need to scale with confidence,” Go-Catane said.
“I look forward to working with our team to strengthen Equinix’s market position and contribute meaningfully to the Philippines’ growing digital economy.”
Go-Catane holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Jack Welch Management Institute and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, majoring in computer technology, from De La Salle University in Manila.
