Chief Executive Officer, Megaport
Search every verified Michael Reid interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Michael Reid, Chief Executive Officer of Megaport, has discussed the company's expansion into AI infrastructure and compute services. In a June 2026 appearance at LINX126 in London, he said Megaport acquired a company providing compute, network, storage, and GPUs, and stated the firm took $725 million in orders for its GPU-as-a-service platform over a month and a half. He also described challenges in the AI buildout, including power availability, supply chain constraints, and data centers being constructed in locations without sufficient fiber connectivity. During Megaport's first half FY26 results briefing in February 2026, Reid said the company made two acquisitions and reported that AI demand, particularly in the United States, was driving strong results. Reid has also spoken about Megaport's network automation and software-defined approach. In an October 2025 interview, he said the company operates across more than 1,000 data centers with no humans logging into network devices, and that automation is the key differentiator for the business. He has described Megaport as a network-as-a-service platform that competes with traditional telcos by offering on-demand connectivity. In other appearances, he discussed his career path from aerospace engineering to sales leadership at Cisco and ThousandEyes before becoming Megaport's CEO, and commented on industry trends including multi-cloud complexity, data sovereignty, and the growth of GPU compute providers.
Michael Reid, CEO of Megaport, explores how AI workloads, cloud adoption and distributed infrastructure are reshaping global network demands. He shares insights on network automation, private connectivity and infrastructure-as-a-service, and what they mean for operators, enterprises and technology providers navigating this new era of connectivity. Recorded live at LINX126, London. Learn more about LINX: https://www.linx.net
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What if spinning up a 100G connection took less time than making coffee? We sit down with Megaport’s CEO Michael Reid and technical evangelist Alexis Bertholf to explore how a fully automated, software-defined backbone turns global networking into a click-and-go experience across 1,000+ data centers. We trace their unconventional paths from aerospace to IT, then dive into the engine room: why no one logs into devices, how code drives every change, and how that design makes it possible to provision cloud on-ramps, private VXCs, and global WAN in under a minute. Michael shares how the team jump…
Michael Reid went from studying aerospace engineering to becoming CEO at Megaport, a global network-as-a-service platform. How did he get there, and what can we learn from his journey? We walk his career path, including a pivotal role scaling ThousandEyes from 74 million to over 2.4x ARR post-acquisition, and how those experiences shaped his approach to building SaaS businesses. We trace the evolution of multi-cloud architectures, the critical role of automation in modern networking, the explosion of AI infrastructure and "neo clouds," and the cyclical nature of VC funding and startup growth s…
Megaport is a company that started 12 years ago, in Australia, as a way to connect between data centers. Today, they are experts at simplifying complex networks worldwide. And that’s just the beginning. Megaport's mission is to take everything they know about traditional networking—flip it and reverse it—and put the power back into the hands of the consumer. Enterprises that double down on control, choice, and cost-efficiency have the ability to do smart business today, while building for the future. Megaport is giving consumers network connectivity with global availability, right-sized…
Connectivity powers our world, but the way it’s bought and sold is being transformed. In this episode of Uplink, Michael Reid talks with Ben Edmond, founder and CEO of Connectbase, about building a global marketplace for digital infrastructure. With 4.2 million quotes processed each month and 1.9 trillion rows of connectivity data, Connectbase is revolutionizing how providers and enterprises access real-time intelligence. Ben shares: 🔧 Why the industry needed to move past spreadsheets and manual workflows ✨ How Connectbase simplifies pricing, availability, and deployment 📈 Why Europe is thei…
The AI revolution is here, and data centers are its beating heart! Gone are the days of data centers being just overlooked IT infrastructure; they are now the "cool kids on the block," essential for powering the most significant technological shift of our generation. In this episode of Uplink, Gavin Dudley, VP of Sales at Macquarie Data Centers, joins host Michael Reid to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping connectivity, investment, and data center strategy. They discuss the emergence of purpose-built AI environments, the necessity of advanced liquid cooling, the critical role of data s…
In Episode 149 of the No Limitations podcast Accelerate and Boom, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks to Michael Reid, Chief Executive Officer of Megaport Ltd. In an illuminating discussion, Michael first expresses optimism about the future of the United States and the wider world. Turning to his current role, Michael explains the technical features behind Megaport’s services, and he provides an appraisal of a range of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, data centres, space satellites, and quantum computing. Michael sheds light on the operating culture of Megapor…
On this episode of CRO Insights, host Warren Zenna sits down with Michael Reid, CEO at Megaport. They discuss making the move from CRO to CEO, the characteristics of a great Chief Revenue Officer, deconstructed CRO models, and more. Follow us on social media: ► Revenue Operations Alliance website: https://bit.ly/3vFmRth ► Join our Slack channel: https://bit.ly/48zTKGo ► LinkedIn: / revenue-operations-alliance ► TikTok: @revops_alliance ► CRO Collective: https://thecrocollective.com
Hear from Michael Reid, CEO at Megaport as he speaks to Capacity Media's Nadine Hawkins about his first year as CEO, Global WAN as a service and the company’s plans for growth over the next year. ----- Who are we? Founded in 2000 Capacity Media is an essential source of news and events in today’s telecommunications wholesale carrier and service provider marketplace and focuses on the critical business issues that carrier face in the rapidly changing telecoms market. Through its portfolio of Capacity magazine and 24 large scale global events including Capacity Europe, International Telecoms…
🌟 Have you ever wondered about the fascinating connection between technology and business in today's constantly changing market? Join our hosts, @Jackson Barnes and @Nigel Heyn, as they dive into the ever-changing landscape of technology and commerce with special guest @Michael Reid, CEO of @Megaport, on the newest episode of REDD’s Business & Technology podcast. Michael's deep understanding of the Australian market and his focus on building strong personal connections set him apart as a leader in the industry. He believes that passion and understanding are essential elements that resonate wi…
Unlock the secrets of transitioning from a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with Michael Reid's incredible journey as our spotlight in the newest installment of the Sales Code Leadership Podcast! In episode 107, we delve into Michael's captivating story as he navigates the path from CRO to CEO, revealing invaluable insights and top tips along the way. Discover how you can make this pivotal transition into your first CEO role and embark on your own journey to leadership success. Tune in now for inspiration and actionable advice! Michael joined Megaport from Cisco…
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