EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
My career spans more than 20 years in acquisition , development , asset management and disposal of diverse asset classes , including residential , office , retail and hospitality . My experience includes leadership roles in major financial hubs like New York , London , Singapore and Dubai , with a proven track record in equity and debt capital markets , IPOs , M & A and global fundraising initiatives .
My expertise lies in aligning our development projects with emerging market demands and technological advancements , ensuring DAMAC remains at the forefront of the real estate and digital infrastructure sectors .
Q . HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THE DATA CENTRE INDUSTRY EVOLVE OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS IN LINE WITH THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY BOOM ?
» Over the past year , the data centre industry has experienced rapid evolution , primarily driven by the global surge in data consumption and cloud services . The pandemic accelerated digital transformation , pushing more businesses to adopt cloud-based solutions , thereby significantly increasing demand for data centres .
Innovations in AI , big data and IoT have further necessitated robust , scalable and highly resilient data infrastructure , leading to a shift towards developing more advanced and sustainable data centre solutions .
DAMAC has focused on designing data centres with flexibility in mind , ensuring they can accommodate varying workload densities as customer needs evolve . For instance , the growing power of video chips and the continual innovation in cooling technologies demand adaptive solutions to meet these changes effectively .
While these evolving customer requirements present challenges , they also open exciting opportunities to innovate and remain at the forefront of this dynamic industry .
Q . WHY IS EMEA SUCH AN IMPORTANT LOCATION FOR THE COMPANY ?
» EMEA is a vital region for DAMAC ’ s data centre expansion due to its strong digital infrastructure , growing data
108 February 2025