Colt DCS Appoints Fumi Takei as Vice President and Head of Japan

Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), a provider of AI-ready, hyperscale and large enterprise data centres, announced the appointment of Fumi Takei as VP and head of Japan. In this role, Takei will lead Colt DCS’ strategic growth in Japan, strengthening the operator’s presence in one of its most important global markets.

Colt DCS currently operates 134 MW of IT capacity in Japan with a further 200MW in development.

As VP and head of Japan, Takei will be responsible for driving alignment across Colt DCS’ global functions, while leading engagement with customers, partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders across Japan’s digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Japan is a strategically important market for Colt DCS, and the VP and head of Japan role is central to ensuring the successful local execution of the company’s global strategy.

Takei brings more than 18 years of experience across real estate investment, infrastructure, and capital markets, with a career spanning global investment firms and digital infrastructure platforms. This depth of sector expertise and experience working within complex international organizations will play a key role in supporting Colt DCS’ continued expansion across Japan.

“We are delighted to welcome Fumi as vice president and head of Japan at a pivotal time for Colt DCS,” said Quy Nguyen, acting CEO and CSO. “Japan plays a critical role in our global platform, particularly as we continue to invest in facilities that support AI infrastructure. This position will be key to advancing our strategy and accelerating the growth of our data centre portfolio across the country.”