JLL, a leading real estate consulting firm, has announced the appointment of James Cameron as the new head of energy and infrastructure for Asia Pacific within its capital markets division. In a press release on January 14, the firm stated that this newly created role will be based in Singapore.
Cameron’s main responsibility will be to build a strong team in the Asia Pacific region. This appointment will complement JLL’s EMEA Energy & Infrastructure business and create a global capital advisory capability, allowing the firm to better serve local and international developers and investors.
According to JLL, Cameron’s appointment aligns with the long-term capital requirements needed to support the infrastructure and renewables build-out, which is essential to meet the challenges of decarbonisation, digitalisation, economic growth, and rapid urbanisation.
Stuart Crow, JLL Asia Pacific’s CEO of capital markets, stated, “We see a tremendous opportunity to leverage our unique expertise in mobilising various sources of capital and JLL’s unmatched track record in advising renewables deals globally to cater to the needs of our energy and infrastructure clients in the Asia Pacific region.”
In his new role, Cameron will collaborate with JLL’s capital markets, investment banking, and debt advisory teams across the region. His focus will be on sourcing capital raising and transaction advisory opportunities for large infrastructure and renewable projects, serving a wide range of clients including 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’s previous role was as the global head of commercial real estate at Standard Chartered Bank. He has a wealth of experience in mobilising various forms of private and public equity and financing for infrastructure projects on a global and regional level.
Commenting on Cameron’s appointment, Crow expressed confidence in his ability to establish JLL’s leadership position in this exciting space through his expertise and client relationships.