JLL Names James Cameron as Head of Energy and Infrastructure for Asia Pacific
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Real estate consulting firm JLL has announced the appointment of James Cameron as its new head of energy and infrastructure for Asia Pacific, in the firm’s capital markets division. This newly-created role will be based in Singapore, according to a press release issued on January 14.
Cameron will lead the development of a team in the region, a move that complements JLL’s existing EMEA Energy & Infrastructure business and will create a global capital advisory capability, better serving both local and international developers and investors.
JLL states that Cameron’s appointment is in line with the long-term capital requirements necessary to support the development of infrastructure and renewable energy to meet the challenges of decarbonisation, digitalisation, economic growth, and rapid urbanisation.
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Stuart Crow, JLL Asia Pacific CEO of capital markets, comments: “We see significant opportunities in leveraging our unique expertise in mobilizing multiple sources of capital, combined with JLL’s unrivaled track record in advising renewable energy transactions globally, to provide services to clients within the energy and infrastructure sectors across Asia Pacific.”
Cameron will work closely with JLL’s capital markets, investment banking, and debt advisory teams throughout the region, with a specific focus on seeking out opportunities for capital raising and transaction advisory within the large infrastructure and renewable energy space. These opportunities will target a range of investors, such as institutional investors, private equity firms, asset managers, strategic infrastructure and renewable operators and developers, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
With over 25 years of experience in real asset capital markets, Cameron has held previous positions, including global head of commercial real estate at Standard Chartered Bank. He brings a wealth of experience in mobilizing both private and public equity and financing for global and regional infrastructure.
Crow adds: “James’ experience in this exciting space is unmatched regionally, and we are extremely confident in his ability to establish JLL’s leadership position through his expertise and client relationships.”