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Investment Forum | APAC // Panel: Beyond the core hubs – Was the move to Tier 2 markets worth it?

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Speakers

Swati Goyal

Chief Investment Officer, DCI Data Centers

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Swati Goyal

Chief Investment Officer, DCI Data Centers

Swati is Chief Investment Officer, DCI Data Centers. With over a decade of experience across banking, private equity and data centers, Swati has directly led growth and expansion for DCI in APAC and previously for STT Global Data Centers. Prior to this, Swati also worked with Blackstone Real Estate in Singapore and London and credits her varied experience for igniting her life long passion for building long term businesses while keeping an eye on the detail. Swati holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai and MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

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Jay Lee

Jay Lee

Principal, Analysys Mason

Yaniv Ghitis

Chief Investment Officer, Digital Edge DC

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Yaniv Ghitis

Chief Investment Officer, Digital Edge DC

Yaniv Ghitis is a renowned investment specialist in Asia Pacific with considerable experience in originating, structuring, negotiating and executing M&A and capital markets transactions across the region, including in Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, Korea, Japan and Australia.

Prior to joining Digital Edge, Yaniv worked at J.P. Morgan for 17 years in their Hong Kong, New York, London and Tel Aviv offices. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Co-Head of J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking in Asia Pacific, where he advised and raised capital for some of the most impactful technology and digital infrastructure companies in the region.

A native of Israel, Yaniv holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Economics and a Masters of Arts in Economics, both from Tel Aviv University.

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Tier 2 markets are attracting unprecedented investment, driven by the rapid growth of digital economies, rising data consumption, and data localization regulations. Many operators and investors are expanding beyond established hubs like Singapore, Japan, and Australia to capitalize on lower costs, untapped demand, and government incentives. But has the move lived up to expectations? Have the advantages outweighed the challenges, or have infrastructure limitations, power availability, and regulatory complexities slowed progress?

This panel brings together data center providers and investors to evaluate their experiences in Tier 2 markets across the region. Panelists will explore the financial returns, operational realities, and long-term viability of these investments. Have these markets delivered the scale, resilience, and growth potential needed to justify the shift? Or are industry players encountering unforeseen risks that could limit expansion? Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolving opportunities and challenges of building beyond APAC’s core hubs.