Jll Appoints James Cameron Head Energy And Infrastructure Asia Pacific
Real estate consulting firm JLL has named James Cameron as the new head of energy and infrastructure for Asia Pacific, as part of its capital markets business line. This newly created position will be based in Singapore, according to a Jan 14 press release.
Cameron will be responsible for building a team in the Asia Pacific region, working in conjunction with JLL’s EMEA Energy & Infrastructure business to create a global capital advisory capability. This move will better serve both local and international developers and investors.
JLL states that Cameron’s appointment is a strategic move in response to the long-term capital requirements needed to support the infrastructure and renewables build-out, necessary to tackle the challenges of decarbonisation, digitalisation, economic growth, and rapid urbanisation.
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Stuart Crow, JLL Asia Pacific’s CEO of capital markets, says, “We see significant opportunity to leverage our unique expertise in mobilising multiple sources of capital and JLL’s unrivalled track record in advising renewables transactions globally to serve clients within energy and infrastructure across Asia Pacific.”
Cameron will work closely with JLL’s capital markets, investment banking, and debt advisory teams across the region. His main focus will be on originating capital raising and transaction advisory opportunities for large infrastructure and renewable projects, catering to institutional investors, private equity, asset managers, strategic infrastructure and renewables operators and developers, high net-worth individuals, and family offices.
With over 25 years of real asset capital markets experience, Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He previously held the position of global head of commercial real estate at Standard Chartered Bank, where he was responsible for mobilising various forms of private and public equity and financing for infrastructure projects globally and regionally.
Crow adds, “James’ experience in this exciting space is unmatched regionally, and we’re extremely confident in his ability to establish JLL’s leadership position through his expertise and client relationships.”