Paul Gilsenan
About Paul Gilsenan
Paul Gilsenan serves as the Senior Director of Site Selection and Acquisition for APAC at Vantage Data Centers, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse professional background in real estate and infrastructure development, with previous roles at Amazon Web Services, GE, Barclays Capital, and CBRE Asia Pacific.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Paul Gilsenan serves as the Senior Director of Site Selection and Acquisition for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Vantage Data Centers. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic growth in data center development across the region. His role involves identifying optimal locations for new facilities and overseeing acquisition processes to support Vantage's expansion efforts.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Prior to his current role, Paul Gilsenan worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in various capacities. He served as Principal for Strategy and Investment in Data Center Supply Solutions from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he was involved in Global Real Estate Acquisition & Development for a period of nine months in 2019, both roles based in Tokyo, Japan. His experience at AWS focused on strategic planning and real estate development for data centers.
Background in Corporate Real Estate
Paul Gilsenan has a robust background in corporate real estate, having worked at Barclays Capital as Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Solutions from 2007 to 2014. His tenure included responsibilities across North Asia and Australia. He also held the position of Executive Director at CBRE Asia Pacific from 2014 to 2017, where he managed real estate transactions and strategies within Tokyo's 23 wards.
Education and Expertise
Paul Gilsenan studied at the Institute of Technology Tallaght in Dublin, where he earned an Engineer's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from 1995 to 2001. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in infrastructure development and management, particularly in the data center sector across the APAC region.
Diverse Industry Experience
Before specializing in data center developments, Paul Gilsenan gained experience in various sectors, including agricultural, electronics manufacturing, financial services, petrochemicals, aviation, and medical devices. This diverse background has equipped him with a unique skill set, enabling him to approach commercial real estate transactions from multiple perspectives, including those of occupiers, consulting developers, and financiers.