CBRE Names Regional Head for Data Center Investments
Dallas-headquartered real estate services and investment firm CBRE has appointed a regional data center head.
CBRE has appointed Shun Endo as head of data center, capital markets, Asia Pacific, according to a statement, based in Tokyo. In the newly created position, he will focus on developing a comprehensive data center platform to serve clients across APAC, collaborating closely with regional data center leads to deliver integrated solutions to meet the rising demand for data center investments.
Endo has extensive experience in driving data center investments, including land, core & shell facilities, and operational centers. Since 2024, he has executed transactions totaling over $4 billion, of which $1.8 billion are in data center transactions.
AI and Cloud Services
Investor appetite for data centers is on the rise, driven by artificial intelligence and cloud services. According to CBRE’s latest report, the global data center vacancy rate declined by 2.1 percentage points year-on-year to a record low of 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2025, with demand expected to continue outpacing new supply in both core and emerging hubs.
«Shun’s knowledge and strong client relationships will further enhance our data center platform at a time of growing investor interest in the Asia Pacific market,» said Hugh Macdonald, head of capital advisors, APAC, CBRE. «This consolidated approach will enable us to deliver exceptional results for our clients, while strengthening our presence in this highly sought-after sector.»
