Digital Realty announced on May 17, 2018, that co-founder and Chief Investment Officer Scott Peterson would leave the role effective May 31. He stayed on as a consultant through February 2019, while his direct reports temporarily reported to CEO A. William Stein during the search for a successor.
When did Scott Peterson leave Digital Realty?
The announcement and departure were two separate dates: Digital Realty announced the change on May 17, 2018, and Peterson’s departure took effect on May 31, 2018. The company said he would assist with the transition as a consultant through February 2019. Digital Realty’s announcement set out those terms.
How did Digital Realty handle the transition?
While the company looked for a successor, Peterson’s direct reports reported to CEO A. William Stein. This was the interim reporting arrangement described in the May 2018 announcement, not a statement that Stein permanently took over the CIO role.
Why was Peterson’s departure significant?
Digital Realty credited Peterson with a key role in strategic acquisitions that helped build its global platform. Contemporary coverage connected his tenure to two major transactions: Digital Realty’s $1.9 billion acquisition of Telx in 2015 and its $7.6 billion merger with DuPont Fabros Technology in 2017. Those figures describe the transactions, not annual revenue, current company valuation, or Peterson’s personal investments. Data Center Knowledge reported the figures and departure on May 18, 2018.
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CEO William Stein described Peterson’s contribution in the company statement: “Scott was one of Digital Realty’s co-founders, and he has played a key role in executing the strategic acquisitions which have fueled the tremendous growth of our global platform and set the stage for our continued momentum,”
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Digital Realty’s leadership page lists Greg Wright as Chief Investment Officer, as reviewed October 8, 2026. The page describes his remit as investment, acquisitions, capital allocation including global M&A, service-provider strategy, and market strategy. This current listing is distinct from the temporary reporting arrangement that followed Peterson’s 2018 departure. See Digital Realty’s leadership page.
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