Morning Energy Live With Jim Footh | Where to Build My Data Center

Join Andrew Gillick as he sits down with Jim Footh, managing director and head of Global Data Center Investments at PGIM Real Estate, to delve into the complex decisions shaping data center investments. Based in Seattle, having worked for AWS for the better part of the last decade, this session will explore how PGIM Real Estate allocates’ billions in this critical sector. From data centers’ pivotal role in national security to their influence on economic competitiveness, Jim will discuss the strategic factors guiding where and when to build, and the essential interplay of tech and power markets. Gain a forward-looking perspective on the next 2-5 years for data centers, with a focus on the power infrastructure innovations that underpin these vital decisions.