Real estate consultancy firm JLL has recently announced the appointment of James Cameron as the new head of energy and infrastructure for Asia Pacific, in their capital markets division. The position will be based in Singapore, as disclosed in a press release on January 14.
Cameron’s main responsibility will be the establishment of a team in Asia Pacific to support the firm’s growing business in the region. This move is expected to enhance JLL’s existing Energy & Infrastructure business in EMEA and expand its global capital advisory capability, enabling it to better serve the needs of both local and international developers and investors.
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According to JLL, this appointment aligns with its long-term goal of meeting the rising demand for infrastructure and renewable energy projects to address the challenges of decarbonisation, digitalisation, economic growth and rapid urbanisation.
In a statement, Stuart Crow, CEO of JLL Asia Pacific’s capital markets, expressed his excitement over the potential opportunities that Cameron’s appointment brings. He said, “We see significant potential to leverage our unique expertise in mobilising diverse sources of capital and JLL’s unparalleled track record in advising renewable energy transactions globally to cater to the energy and infrastructure market in Asia Pacific.”
In his new role, Cameron will work closely with JLL’s capital markets, investment banking and debt advisory teams across the region. He will primarily focus on identifying and securing opportunities for capital raising and transaction advisory services for large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects, serving a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, private equity firms, asset managers, strategic infrastructure and renewable energy operators and developers, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
With over 25 years of experience in real asset capital markets, Cameron has previously served as the Global Head of Commercial Real Estate at Standard Chartered Bank. He also has a wealth of knowledge in mobilising various forms of private and public equity and financing for infrastructure projects at both global and regional levels.
Crow also expressed his confidence in Cameron’s abilities, stating, “James’ unparalleled experience in this dynamic industry is a valuable addition to our team, and we are certain that he will lead JLL to become the frontrunner in this market with his expertise and client relationships.”