JLL has appointed Sam Hill as project and development services data centres lead in the UK.
Hill will work closely with the existing project and development services and data centres teams in supporting clients with integrated end-to-end development services for data centres.
Joining from Arcadis, Hill brings extensive industry experience in managing all aspects of engineering construction and design deliverables.
Kevin Williams, head of project and developments services, UK & Ireland, at JLL, said: “In a world increasingly fueled by the internet, data and artificial intelligence, demand is rising for the real estate that makes it all happen. In the UK, the data centre sector is experiencing incredible growth, which is driving demand for data centre design, construction and operations.
“Sam’s strong track record in delivering projects in this sector, combined with his clear understanding of future demand type will be key to delivering fit-for-purpose facilities. His strategic mindset and collaborative style will help our clients realise greater value across every stage of their projects.”
Hill added: “Demand for data centres shows no sign of deceleration and more and more companies are searching for specialist real estate data centre knowledge. I am confident that my experience across multiple critical infrastructure projects will be instrumental in driving the growth of JLL’s PDS and data centre business.”
According to JLL there was record take-up for data centres last year with a total of 391MW of new supply coming online, and 161MW added in the last quarter alone – the biggest yearly increase seen with the core market size growing by 16%.
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