ESR has named Dalmar Sheikh as Chief Executive Officer of ESR Data Centres, starting 1 September 2026. Working from Singapore, Sheikh will direct the strategy and expansion of the group's digital infrastructure operations across Asia-Pacific. The platform currently holds a project pipeline exceeding 3.2 GW in key regional markets including Japan, South Korea and Australia.
ESR has exercised an upsize option on its sustainability-linked refinancing facility after beating its initial US$2 billion target due to high demand from international lenders. The five-year multi-currency loan facility consolidates existing debts and supports expansion across Asia-Pacific logistics real estate, data centres and energy infrastructure. The move follows US$1.1 billion in net debt repayments completed in 2025 as part of ongoing deleveraging plans.
Real asset manager ESR has appointed Reini Otter as Chief Executive Officer for its Australia and New Zealand operations. Based in Sydney, he will oversee regional growth, focusing on fund management, logistics real estate and data centres. He succeeds Phil Pearce, who established the regional branch in 2018 and now steps into the role of corporate President following the company's 2025 privatisation.
Sime Darby Property and ESR have expanded the E-Metro Logistics Park in Selangor, Malaysia, by adding over 2,200,000 square feet of warehouse space. The expansion includes the finished Metrohub 4 facility and the groundbreaking of Metrohub 3. Global beverage brand MIXUE has pre-committed to Metrohub 4, while Metrohub 3 will offer specialised storage for electric vehicle components and lithium batteries.
Logistics real estate specialist ESR has expanded its partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Asia through a new joint venture in Western Sydney. The deal will fund a premium 700 million Australian dollar industrial estate spanning 18.3 hectares in Huntingwood. Construction is slated to begin later this year, delivering up to 114,005 square metres of modern warehousing space to address exceptionally low vacancy rates in the region.
ESR has partnered with two Chinese insurance giants to establish a RMB 1.6 billion income fund focused on prime logistics assets. The deal involves the recapitalisation of two multi-storey industrial properties in Shanghai and Suzhou, totalling 320,000 square metres. By retaining management of the portfolio, ESR continues its capital recycling strategy while meeting the high demand from domestic institutional investors for modern supply chain infrastructure.
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