JLL, a leading real estate consulting firm, has recently named James Cameron as the head of energy and infrastructure for Asia Pacific under its capital markets business line. In a press release issued on January 14, the company announced that Cameron will be based in Singapore, and will be responsible for building a team in the region.
This newly created role reflects JLL’s commitment to strengthening its capital advisory capabilities in both Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. With Cameron’s expertise and experience, the company aims to better serve local and international developers and investors.
The appointment of Cameron comes at a time when there is a growing demand for long-term capital to support the development and expansion of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. As the world grapples with challenges such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, economic growth, and rapid urbanisation, JLL believes that Cameron’s knowledge and insights will be invaluable in meeting these challenges.
Stuart Crow, JLL’s CEO of capital markets in Asia Pacific, notes that the company sees immense opportunities in leveraging its unique expertise in mobilising multiple sources of capital. With its unrivalled track record in advising renewables transactions globally, JLL is well-positioned to serve clients within the energy and infrastructure sector across Asia Pacific.
In his new role, Cameron will work closely with JLL’s capital markets, investment banking, and debt advisory teams across the region. His focus will be on identifying and securing capital raising and transaction advisory opportunities for large infrastructure and renewable projects. These opportunities will benefit institutional investors, private equity firms, asset managers, strategic infrastructure and renewable operators and developers, high net-worth individuals, and family offices.
With over 25 years of experience in real asset capital markets, Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. He previously served as the 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 on a global and regional level.
Crow expresses confidence in Cameron’s ability to establish JLL’s leadership position in the energy and infrastructure sector through his vast experience and strong client relationships. He believes that Cameron’s appointment will contribute significantly to the company’s growth and success in the years to come.