Catriona Shearer
Global Head of Data Centre Consulting, JLL
Catriona Shearer is Global Head of Data Centre Consulting at JLL, where she leads advisory services across one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving sectors. With extensive experience spanning strategy, delivery and client advisory, Catriona works with global occupiers, investors and developers to shape complex data centre programmes and long-term infrastructure solutions.
Throughout her career, Catriona has operated at the intersection of technical expertise and commercial strategy. She brings a deep understanding of how the data centre market is evolving globally, from site selection and investment strategy through to operational optimisation and portfolio growth. Her leadership role requires both strategic foresight and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams across international markets.
Catriona is passionate about developing talent in the industry and supporting individuals serious about building long-term careers in the data centre sector. She values curiosity, ambition and clarity of purpose in a mentee, and is particularly well placed to support those seeking to broaden their strategic perspective or step into more senior advisory or leadership roles.
Her mentoring style is direct, insightful and commercially grounded. She encourages mentees to think beyond immediate roles and consider the wider market context, helping them strengthen decision-making, professional positioning and executive presence. With global exposure and senior-level experience, she offers perspective on navigating complex organisations, influencing stakeholders and building credibility at scale.
Mentees working with Catriona will gain strategic insight, an international perspective and a clearer understanding of how to position themselves within a rapidly growing global industry. Her experience at the forefront of data centre consulting ensures that mentees benefit from informed, forward-looking guidance rooted in real market intelligence.
