TARUN TYAGI
EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Fast-becoming one of the largest hyperscale investors worldwide , DAMAC Properties has a desire to continue expanding its presence . In 2024 , the real estate giant further expanded its European data centre reach , as part of its plans to provide scalable and efficient data centres . Most significantly , the company ’ s data centre arm , EDGNEX Data Centers by DAMAC , acquired land in Madrid to develop a cutting-edge data centre . What made this announcement powerful at the time was that it not only agrees to support AI and highperformance computing ( HPC ) expansions , but will also contribute to wider sustainability commitments .
Data Centre Magazine spoke exclusively with Tarun Tyagi , Senior Vice President at DAMAC Properties , about how the company will continue strategically expanding across the EMEA region . He speaks about how the company is eager to support the AI and computing needs of hyperscalers , whilst prioritising issues of sustainability and renewables .
Q . TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE AT DAMAC PROPERTIES .
» As Senior Vice President of International Operations at DAMAC , I lead multidisciplinary teams in sourcing , evaluating and negotiating high-value opportunities across global markets , driving strategic growth in digital infrastructure , data centres and real estate .
TARUN TYAGI
TITLE : SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT COMPANY : DAMAC PROPERTIES INDUSTRY : REAL ESTATE
With more than 20 years of experience in real estate acquisition , Tarun Tyagi now leads DAMAC ’ s investment strategy and execution for data centre and digital infrastructure asset growth in Europe .
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