CyrusOne Chief Business Officer Robert Johnson [Composote image; source: CyrusOne/DI Studio]

Dallas-based CyrusOne, a leading global data center developer and operator, announced that Robert Johnson has joined the company as chief business officer.

As CBO, Johnson will manage the performance and operations of CyrusOne’s U.S data centers, overseeing the company’s growing portfolio of facilities as they become fully operational. He will take the lead in operational excellence, customer outcomes, revenue management, and asset utilization, the company said.

“Rob is an experienced operator and people-first leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and translating complexity into execution,” CyrusOne CEO Eric Schwartz said in a statement. “His background in large-scale, mission-critical environments and his commitment to customer outcomes and operational rigor make him a strong addition to our leadership team. I’m excited to partner with Rob as we continue to scale the business, strengthen performance across our portfolio, and advance CyrusOne’s long-term growth strategy.”

Johnson will be leading teams from U.S. operations, Security, Service Delivery, Account Management, and Asset Management, combining their full capabilities to drive the operational and financial performance of CyrusOne’s data center portfolio, the company said.

Johnson joins CyrusOne from Ericsson, where he led the Americas Networks business. He brings more than two decades of experience leading large-scale, mission-critical operations across global technology organizations, including senior leadership roles at Siemens IT Solutions & Services, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services, and Computer Sciences Corporation.

“What excites me most about joining CyrusOne is the team and the culture. There is a real sense of pride in how this organization serves its customers and upholds its standards every day,” Johnson said. “CyrusOne has built an impressive global platform grounded in trust, reliability, and technical excellence. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to deepen customer relationships, strengthen performance across the portfolio, and build on this foundation to drive sustainable growth and long-term value.”

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