Business Wire·May 27, 2026, 12:31 PM ET

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

Cushman & Wakefield appointed Leon Ikeda as Head of Advisory & Transactions for the Data Center Group in Asia Pacific, with the role effective May 2026.
Based in Singapore, Ikeda reports to Andrew Green & leads strategic advisory & transaction execution for data center operators, investors, & hyperscale clients across the region.
Ikeda will deliver advisory-led solutions covering acquisitions, divestments, portfolio strategies, & partnerships within the expanding digital infrastructure ecosystem.
Andrew Green stated the appointment reflects the need to combine advisory excellence with operator experience to navigate rapid growth driven by cloud adoption & AI in Asia Pacific.
Ikeda returns to Cushman & Wakefield with over a decade of prior experience at the firm in Japan, where he focused on market analysis & RFP processes for the data center sector.
Most recently, Ikeda held senior regional roles on the operator side with Equinix & Digital Realty, leading major transactions in Tokyo & Osaka & earning a global CEO award.
The appointment brings a dual-perspective approach blending institutional advisory experience with hands-on operator-side execution expertise.
Cushman & Wakefield reported $10.3 billion in revenue in 2025 across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, & Valuation.