DigitalBridge Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

Brent Mayo has been appointed as Managing Director of Investment Management, where he will concentrate on data center investments. Nicholas Beatty joins as Operating Partner with a focus on electrification and energy transition strategies. These roles are designed to elevate DigitalBridge's influence in two of the most significant trends shaping global infrastructure investment today.

In his new position, Mayo will deepen the company's expertise in data center investments and capital markets. His extensive background includes leading the data center capital markets practice at Newmark, where he advised clients on a range of financing and transaction services. With over $85 billion in advisory transactions under his belt, Mayo's wealth of experience will be invaluable as demand for data center capacity continues to surge, driven by technological advancements and increased adoption of AI-driven computing.

Mayo expressed enthusiasm about joining DigitalBridge, stating, “The demand for data center capacity has never been greater, and I look forward to leveraging my market experience and relationships to help identify and execute on attractive investment opportunities for DigitalBridge’s investors.”

Beatty's role will involve advising on electrification strategies and exploring opportunities within the energy transition sector, particularly renewable energy and battery storage. His experience as a Founder Director at Zenobē Energy equips him with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of electric fleet and grid-scale battery storage solutions.

“I have long admired DigitalBridge’s vision for the digital infrastructure ecosystem,” Beatty remarked. “The intersection of renewable energy, battery storage, and digital infrastructure represents one of the most exciting opportunities in global infrastructure today.”

Jon Mauck, Senior Managing Director of DigitalBridge, highlighted the significance of these appointments, stating, “Brent and Nicholas each bring highly differentiated expertise and longstanding industry relationships that will further strengthen our leadership across the digital infrastructure ecosystem.” Mauck emphasized the growing demand for reliable power and data center capacity, underscoring DigitalBridge’s strategy to capitalize on the compelling opportunities arising from the convergence of digital infrastructure and energy transition.

Mayo’s previous roles include serving as Head of Data Centers at Newmark and working with DH Capital, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions within the digital infrastructure sector. His extensive experience in capital formation and strategic advisory positions him as a key asset for DigitalBridge in navigating the complexities of data center investments.

Beatty brings a wealth of knowledge from his time at Zenobē Energy, where he led significant financing initiatives and managed operations in the Australasian market. His background in corporate finance and renewable energy development, including pioneering efforts in integrating battery technologies into the grid, aligns well with DigitalBridge's focus on sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions.

As DigitalBridge continues to expand its footprint in the digital infrastructure landscape, the appointments of Brent Mayo and Nicholas Beatty signal a proactive approach to harnessing the synergies between data centers and energy transition solutions. With a strategic vision focused on sustainability and technological advancement, DigitalBridge is well-positioned to lead in these critical sectors of global investment.