DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT) has announced a significant leadership change and strategic management reshuffle, appointing Michael Juniper as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure. This appointment is set to lead the company’s next phase of growth, which is focused on meeting the soaring global demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Mr. Juniper joins the role bringing a strong track record. He was a former founding executive and Deputy CEO at AirTrunk, where he was instrumental in scaling the company into a leading hyperscale platform across the Asia-Pacific region. This included expanding AirTrunk into major Asian markets and establishing partnerships with the world’s largest cloud and technology companies. His appointment as CEO follows his prior role as a Senior Executive and Director of DGT, which began in September 2025. Mr. Juniper will also continue to serve as a Director on the DGT Board.

DGT Chair, Joseph Carrozzi AM, said: “We are pleased with the appointment of Michael to lead the next phase of DGT’s strategy. His exceptional track record in building hyperscale platforms across the region makes him uniquely qualified to guide DGT through the growth ahead.”

The management shift also sees Chris Maher transition into a new, specialist role as Managing Director, Group Head of Government & Strategic Programs for HMC Capital, effective from January 2026. This new role highlights the increasing importance the company places on navigating evolving policy across data, AI, and energy regulation. Mr. Juniper and Mr. Maher will collaborate closely to ensure continuous momentum in the REIT’s strategic initiatives.

Mr. Carrozzi added his gratitude to the departing leader: “We thank Chris for his leadership and contribution to DGT, having led the company through its IPO and foundation period as a listed entity. We look forward to his continued contribution in this important new government-facing role.”

DigiCo is committed to expanding its data centre capacity globally. Its current portfolio comprises 13 data centres with 76MW installed capacity and an impressive 156MW development pipeline. The company is actively developing next-generation data centre campuses in both Australia and North America.

Michael Juniper, CEO and Managing Director, said: “I am honoured to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of DGT. DGT is uniquely positioned as Australia’s sovereign digital infrastructure platform, with strong foundations and a high-quality global portfolio. Demand from cloud, AI and GPU-led workloads is accelerating, and DGT is building a future-ready organisation that is required to support these next-generation requirements.”

The REIT is placing a strong emphasis on energy solutions to secure sustainable, long-term infrastructure for its clients who run large-scale cloud and AI workloads. This focus, combined with strengthening government engagement capabilities, is intended to position DigiCo effectively for its continued strategic expansion.