James Rix’s Post

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor: 2024 proved that building the homes where the internet lives, means going where the growth is - even if that means moving continents. Leading JLL's data centre initiatives in Malaysia taught me that APAC's explosive growth needs both infrastructure and expertise. We're not just building facilities - we're developing the next generation of talent who will run them. Key milestones that shaped our impact: • Established JLL (Malaysia)'s data centre leadership in Malaysia/Indonesia • Joined Nomad Futurist as Ambassador to bridge the talent gap • Moderated major industry panels across Singapore, Jakarta, and KL • Launched initiatives to bring emerging talent into data centre design • Built cross-border teams for complex data centre projects Three posts that resonated most with our community: "Transforming and Building High-Density Data Centers" On moderating DCCI Malaysia and the future of cooling solutions "The industry continues to be reactive to the challenges that are presented, however, do we need to be more forward looking?" "Male, Pale and Stale" Why we must bring emerging talent to conferences "What we can do is ensure that we bring emerging talent to conferences, let's hear what they have to say" "Location, Location, Location" Beyond power and connectivity in data centre site selection "What do we need to consider apart from power, cooling and connectivity?" Looking ahead: 2025 demands both rapid infrastructure growth and sustainable practices in SE Asia. We're focused on expanding JLL's data centre presence while working with Nomad Futurist to develop the talent pipeline this growth requires. To everyone working to make our industry more sustainable and inclusive - from emerging talent to seasoned experts - the future of data centres is being built right here in APAC. Let's build it right. #seeabrighterway #jll #jllmalaysia #datacentres #nomadfuturist #LinkedInRewind -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor [dot] studio in your browser