Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Leon Ikeda as Head of Advisory & Transactions, Asia Pacific, Data Center Group

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Leon Ikeda as Head of Advisory & Transactions, Asia Pacific, Data Center Group, strengthening the firm’s leadership across one of the most critical growth sectors in commercial real estate and digital infrastructure. His appointment is effective May 2026.

Based in Singapore, Leon leads strategic advisory and transaction execution for data center operators, investors and hyperscale clients across Asia Pacific. Reporting to Andrew Green, Head of Data Center Group, Asia Pacific, he works closely with regional and global teams to support capital deployment, platform expansion and strategic partnerships as data center demand continues to accelerate across the region.

In his role, Leon will deliver advisory‑led solutions across acquisitions, divestments, portfolio strategies and partnerships within the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Andrew said, “The data center sector is evolving at unprecedented speed, driven by cloud adoption, AI and digitalization across Asia Pacific. Leon’s appointment reflects the growing importance of combining advisory excellence with real-world operator experience. His deep understanding of capital markets, development strategies and operational realities uniquely positions us to help clients make confident, future‑ready decisions in an increasingly competitive environment.”

Leon returns to Cushman & Wakefield with more than a decade of experience at the firm in Japan, where he developed deep market expertise in the data center sector, supporting client mandates through market analysis, research and participation in RFP processes. He most recently held senior regional roles on the operator side with Equinix and Digital Realty, where he was responsible for acquisitions and strategic expansion across Japan and Asia Pacific, leading major transactions in core markets including Tokyo and Osaka, and earning a global CEO award for his contributions to high‑impact, region‑defining projects.

Bringing a dual‑perspective approach, Leon blends institutional advisory experience with hands‑on operator-side execution expertise, enabling the firm to deliver commercially grounded solutions across the full data center lifecycle.

Leon said, “Data center strategy today requires a far more integrated approach than ever before - spanning capital allocation, site selection, scalability and long-term platform value. Having worked on both the advisory and operator sides, I’m excited to return to Cushman & Wakefield and help clients navigate complexity with solutions that are practical, executable and aligned with their long-term growth across Asia Pacific.”

About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.