John Freeman is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in the data center and TMT sectors, having led global teams and complex transactions across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.

A founding executive of Digital Edge, John has served on the company’s Board since its inception and played a key role in shaping its growth strategy. He was appointed Group President in 2024 and assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in the second quarter of 2025.

Before stepping into leadership roles at Digital Edge, John was Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Tata Communications, where he managed the global legal, regulatory, and compliance functions. He brings deep expertise in cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations, and has successfully closed over 20 M&A transactions, including deals valued at up to US$14 billion.

Originally from the United States, John holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science and a Juris Doctorate (JD) from the University of Minnesota.

Emily Draycott-Jones is Chief Human Resources Officer at Digital Edge DC, a leading pan-Asian data center platform headquartered in Singapore. In this role, she leads the company’s people strategy, aligning human capital initiatives with Digital Edge’s mission to deliver state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers across the region. ​

Emily has provided strategic HR leadership across multiple industries and continents, focusing on transformation-focused roles aligning HR delivery to business needs.  .Before joining Digital Edge, Emily served in a number of HR leadership positions including Interim CHRO for ESR, APAC’s leading new economy real asset management company and Regional HR Director for the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions at IFS, a global enterprise software company.  Previously Emily has also held roles with Jones Lang Lasalle, Riverbed, RBS and Brocade Communication Systems.

Emily is a passionate advocate for women in technology, is a regular panel moderator and keynote speaker as well as serving on the advisory committee of several mission-focused enterprises.

Jay Park is a seasoned leader with more than three decades of experience in the high-tech industries, with the past 20 spent in the design, construction, and operation of data centers.

Prior to joining Digital Edge, Jay was Vice President of Data Center Infrastructure at Facebook, where he spearheaded the design of the company’s first owned data center and built numerous state-of-the-art data centers globally. He has obtained six patents related to data center design, with his innovative concepts proven to deliver the most energy efficient and cost-effective data centers in the world.

A US native, Jay studied electrical engineering at California Polytechnic State University and has a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.

Yaniv Ghitis is a renowned investment specialist in Asia Pacific with considerable experience in originating, structuring, negotiating and executing M&A and capital markets transactions across the region, including in Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, Korea, Japan and Australia.

Prior to joining Digital Edge, Yaniv worked at J.P. Morgan for 17 years in their Hong Kong, New York, London and Tel Aviv offices. Most recently he served as Managing Director and Co-Head of J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking in Asia Pacific, where he advised and raised capital for some of the most impactful technology and digital infrastructure companies in the region.

A native of Israel, Yaniv holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Economics and a Masters of Arts in Economics, both from Tel Aviv University.

Jonathan Walbridge has more than 20 years of finance and infrastructure investing experience at institutions across Asia Pacific, Europe, the United States and Latin America.

Prior to joining Digital Edge, Jonathan worked for 14 years at Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), the world’s largest infrastructure manager. During his time, he worked on acquisitions and served on main boards across more than 45 companies within the group’s portfolios. He was most recently a Managing Director with MIRA in Hong Kong.

He is a native of New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington.

Jonathan Chou has more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and Internet industry, with significant expertise across data center sales, marketing, and product development. A recognized pioneer in the region, he was part of the original team that rolled out public Internet access to China and also built the largest Internet Exchange in Asia.

Prior to joining Digital Edge, Jonathan worked at Equinix Asia Pacific where he developed sales & marketing strategies as well as new products which resulted in the company becoming one of the most profitable and network dense data center operators in the region. He also led the team that founded the Asia Peering Forum, a highly successful industry event.

A native of China, Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Classics from Columbia University.

Thiam Poh Goh is the Senior Vice President of Construction & Operations at Digital Edge DC, a leading pan-Asian data center platform headquartered in Singapore. In this role, he oversees the development and operational management of the company’s data center infrastructure across Asia, ensuring the delivery of high-performance and energy-efficient facilities. His leadership is pivotal in aligning the organization’s construction and operational strategies with its mission to provide state-of-the-art digital infrastructure throughout the region.​

Prior to his tenure at Digital Edge DC, Thiam Poh held significant positions in the data center industry, contributing to the growth and success of various organizations. He earned his degree from Nanyang Technological University, equipping him with a solid foundation in engineering and management.​

Thiam Poh is recognized for his expertise in data center construction and operations, playing a crucial role in expanding Digital Edge’s footprint across Asia.

​John Yung serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Digital Edge, a leading pan-Asian data center platform headquartered in Singapore. Based in Hong Kong, he leads the company’s technological advancements, focusing on integrating robotics and automation to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability across Digital Edge’s data centers in Asia.

Before joining Digital Edge, John held several leadership positions in the technology and data center sectors. He was Vice President of Data Center Services at Digital Edge and served as an Executive Consultant at CentersquareDC. His earlier roles include Co-founder and CTO at Appcara, Inc., and Vice President positions at CenturyLink Business for Enterprise, Savvis Communications, and Equinix.

John’s extensive experience spans over two decades, during which he has been instrumental in driving innovation and operational excellence in the data center industry. His contributions continue to shape the future of digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.