Real estate consultancy firm JLL has recently announced the appointment of James Cameron as its new head of energy and infrastructure for Asia Pacific in its capital markets division. This newly created role will be based in Singapore, as stated in a press release on Jan 14.
Cameron’s main responsibility will be to build a team in Asia Pacific, which will complement JLL’s existing EMEA Energy & Infrastructure business and create a global capital advisory capability. This is expected to better serve both local and international developers as well as investors.
According to JLL, Cameron’s appointment is in line with the long-term capital requirements necessary for the development of infrastructure and renewables, to address the challenges of decarbonisation, digitalisation, economic growth, and rapid urbanisation.
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Stuart Crow, CEO of capital markets for JLL Asia Pacific, says, “We see significant opportunities to leverage our unique expertise in mobilising multiple sources of capital and JLL’s unparalleled track record in advising renewables transactions globally, to serve clients within the energy and infrastructure sector across Asia Pacific.”
Cameron will work closely with JLL’s teams in capital markets, investment banking, and debt advisory across the region. His focus will be on the origination of capital raising and transaction advisory opportunities for large infrastructure and renewable transactions for various entities such as institutional investors, private equity firms, asset managers, strategic infrastructure and renewable operators and developers, high net-worth individuals, and family offices.
With more than 25 years of experience in real asset capital markets, and having served as the Global Head of Commercial Real Estate at Standard Chartered Bank, Cameron brings a wealth of experience in mobilising private and public equity and financing for global and regional infrastructure projects.
Crow also mentions, “James’ expertise in this dynamic area is unparalleled in the region, and we are extremely confident in his ability to establish JLL’s leadership position through his knowledge and strong client relationships.”