The London Internet Exchange (LINX) appointed Jennifer Holmes as its new CEO following an extensive global search process.
Jennifer will replace Kurtis Lindqvist who shared his resignation with the LINX community earlier this year, as he prepares for his move to new position as President and CEO of ICANN based in Geneva.
She will be taking the role of Incoming CEO, transitioning to the title of CEO on 25th November 2024. Kurtis’ final day at LINX will be on 5th December.
Jennifer initially joined LINX back in 2007 as a member of the sales team, soon progressing to leadership roles, Sales Manager and Head of Sales. She was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer in 2019 and then was invited to join the LINX Board of Directors in 2023. She recently completed her Executive MBA which has further enhanced her wider business understanding.
“The Board was unanimous in their choice for Jennifer. We appreciated her authenticity, her ability to connect to members, staff and the Board, and felt she provided the best possible leadership for LINX in the future,” said Pieter Kook, Chair of LINX Board of Directors. “I am very much looking forward to working with Jennifer and I also wish to share my thanks and celebrate the great leadership that Kurtis has given LINX over the last five years.”
“I am truly honoured and proud to be taking over from Kurtis and step into this role, leading a company that has already achieved so much. This is an exciting chapter in LINX’s history as we celebrate 30 years of business, with many opportunities for future growth. I look forward to working closely with the staff, Board of Directors, and members in the coming years to drive LINX’s continued success within the interconnection community,” said Jennifer Holmes.
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