Gaw Capital Names Data Centre Veteran to Lead Asia Platform
With a new appointment, Gaw Capital signals its commitment to capturing the next wave of opportunities in Asia’s data centre landscape.
Gaw Capital Partners, a global firm in real estate and digital infrastructure investments, has tapped industry expert Nicholas Toh as Managing Director – Head of Data Centre Platform, Asia (Ex-China), according a media release on Tuesday. Based in Singapore, Toh will spearhead the firm’s regional strategy for data centre investments and operations, marking a major move in Gaw Capital’s expansion across Asia.
The appointment highlights Gaw Capital’s increasing focus on digital infrastructure, a sector experiencing explosive growth across the region. With his decades-long track record and deep network in the hyperscale ecosystem, Toh is expected to play a pivotal role in unlocking new growth opportunities.
Bringing Two Decades
Toh arrives at Gaw Capital with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of investment, operations, and strategy within the data centre industry. He has held top leadership roles at Edgnex Data Centres by DAMAC and DCI Data Centers, and was instrumental in the founding of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Securus Data Property Fund – now part of Keppel DC REIT.
Throughout his career, Toh has cultivated strong partnerships with hyperscale clients and successfully structured complex, cross-border joint ventures. His blend of technical know-how and investment acumen uniquely positions him to scale Gaw Capital’s Asian data center platform.
Leadership Endorses Strategic Vision
Kenneth Gaw, President and Managing Principal of Gaw Capital Partners, expressed confidence in the appointment: «With digital infrastructure emerging as a key pillar of our growth strategy, Nicholas Toh will be instrumental in shaping our regional approach and delivering value for our investors and partners,” Gaw added.»
Toh holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics from the University of Queensland. His academic and professional background align well with Gaw Capital’s ambitions in one of Asia’s fastest-evolving asset classes.
Multi-Asset Investment Firm
Founded in 2005, Gaw Capital Partners is an Asia-based multi-asset investment management firm with a global footprint. The firm specializes in real estate, digital infrastructure, private credit, and growth equity. It has raised over US$24.2 billion in equity and managed US$35.4 billion in assets as of Q1 2025.
