LANDMARK DIVIDEND relationships with tenants over a decade or more . “ In many cases we ’ ve known the CEO , CFO and CTO since a company ’ s inception and can offer the right advice and support for the challenging times we ’ ve experienced over the past year during the global pandemic ,” says Hammerli . “ Whether that ’ s looking at extending payment terms to navigate the step change of a COVID-19 world or improving sites . We don ' t buy an asset and let it sit there and merely collect the rent . We work actively with our tenants and partners to provide additional dollars to regenerate and expand sites to continue adding value to make sure these assets remain viable and keep up with the times . For example , you can increase power density or cooling . This approach positions Landmark well for success going forward , with continued growth expected in the U . S . and Canada , and international expansion , particularly in Europe . European Expansion When COVID restrictions relax , Hammerli expects to hit the trail to Europe to push Landmark ’ s global expansion plans . “ I grew up in Switzerland and worked in Europe as an equity analyst earlier in my career and later as Director of Corporate Development with Equinix , so I know the market well and have relationships with a number of the major operators ,” he says . “ It ’ s a natural move for the company to expand the portfolio and would be beneficial , not only for us , but also for many of our tenants and partners that have a global presence in Europe and the U . S . and need to provide a service across borders . We plan to set up a small team in Europe and actively source opportunities in the coming months .”
Rising to the Challenge in a COVID-19 World Landmark saw its business double year-overyear in 2020 with industry growth accelerating
EXECUTIVE BIO
CHRISTOF HAMMERLI
TITLE : HEAD OF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
COMPANY : LANDMARK DIVIDEND INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY
Christof leads the Digital
Infrastructure division at Landmark and has over 20 years of experience in various finance , risk management and corporate development roles . He is responsible for sourcing , negotiating and closing acquisitions with continued responsibility for asset and property management . Prior to joining Landmark , Christof was Chief Acquisitions Officer of Carter Validus . At CV he was instrumental in leading the development , acquisition , strategy and execution of two of the firm ’ s CV Mission-Critical REIT ( Real Estate Investment Trusts ) Data Center platforms . He was responsible for sourcing , negotiating , structuring and closing acquisitions , as well as strategic and operational leadership . Previously , Christof was Director of Corporate Development for Equinix , the world ’ s largest IBX data center and colocation provider , and the world ’ s largest public data center REIT ( as measured by enterprise value ), from 2007 through 2011 , and before that worked for MetLife from 2004 to 2007 , and Credit Suisse and Ernst & Young .