Zoe Zhuang, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Bridge Data Centres (BDC) has been recognised in The Tech Capital CFO 50 Class of 2026, an inaugural list celebrating 50 of the most influential finance leaders shaping the future of digital infrastructure worldwide. The recognition highlights finance executives driving investment, growth, capital allocation and strategic decision-making across the sector. Recognising Financial Leadership in Digital Infrastructure Published by The Tech Capital, the CFO 50 honours finance leaders who play a critical role in enabling the continued expansion of digital infrastructure, including data centres, fibre, towers, cloud and AI-driven platforms. The list is curated through industry submissions, research and market analysis, recognising individuals who are influencing business growth and market development across the industry. As CFO of Bridge Data Centres, Zoe Zhuang leads the company's financial strategy, capital allocation, treasury, financial planning and corporate governance. Her leadership has helped support BDC's continued expansion across Asia Pacific as demand for hyperscale, cloud and AI-ready infrastructure continues to accelerate. Supporting Asia's Growing Digital Economy Bridge Data Centres operates a growing portfolio of carrier-neutral data centres across key markets in Asia, supporting cloud providers and enterprise customers with scalable digital infrastructure. Strong financial leadership remains essential in supporting the long-term investments required to develop and expand digital infrastructure. Through disciplined financial management and strategic planning, BDC continues to strengthen its position as a leading data centre platform serving the region's rapidly evolving digital economy. A Well-Deserved Industry Recognition Bridge Data Centres congratulates Zoe on this well-deserved achievement and thanks The Tech Capital for recognising the important role finance leaders play in advancing the digital infrastructure industry. The company also extends its congratulations to all professionals included in The Tech Capital CFO 50 Class of 2026. View the full CFO 50 Class of 2026: https://thetechcapital.com/listing/the-cfo-50-class-of-2026/

APAC’s data centre market is no longer defined by demand alone. As hyperscale and AI-driven workloads accelerate across the region, success increasingly depends on execution capability, scalable platforms, disciplined capital deployment, and long-term demand alignment. At a recent fireside chat titled “APAC Data Centers — The Case for Southeast Asia and Beyond”, Kevin Guan, CIO and EVP at Bridge Data Centres (BDC), shared insights on how the region’s digital infrastructure landscape is evolving—and what it takes to scale sustainably. Southeast Asia’s Strategic Role in the APAC Data Centre Ecosystem Southeast Asia continues to emerge as a critical hub for hyperscale and AI workloads, underpinned by rapid digitalisation, cloud adoption, and growing data sovereignty requirements. Markets across the region are moving beyond speculative capacity expansion toward execution certainty and capital efficiency. The discussion highlighted how customer requirements are evolving—placing greater emphasis on reliability, speed to market, energy efficiency, and long-term partnership as enterprises and hyperscalers scale across multiple geographies. Scaling Digital Infrastructure for the Long Term Sustainable data centre growth in APAC increasingly requires a disciplined approach: resilient design, scalable operating models, and thoughtful capital allocation. Operators that can deliver consistently—while supporting future-ready technologies like AI—will be best positioned to capture long-term value. To learn more about how Bridge Data Centres supports hyperscale and enterprise customers across APAC, visit here.

BDC has earned two major honours at the prestigious FinanceAsia Achievement Awards, reinforcing its leadership in infrastructure financing, project finance, and large-scale investment in Malaysia. 🏆 Best Infrastructure Deal – Malaysia 🏆 Best Project Finance Deal – Malaysia These awards recognise the successful completion of a USD 2.8 billion jumbo loan financing, supported by an international consortium of lenders. This landmark transaction highlights BDC’s strong credit profile and ability to secure cross‑regional financing for high‑impact infrastructure projects in Malaysia. Driving Infrastructure Growth and Investment in Malaysia The award-winning jumbo loan underscores BDC’s strategic role in advancing Malaysia’s infrastructure ecosystem. Through strong collaboration with international financiers, BDC continues to drive infrastructure development, economic growth, and sustainable investment across the region. This achievement positions BDC as a trusted partner in Malaysia’s infrastructure sector, supporting long‑term national development and strengthening the country’s attractiveness to global investors. Appreciation for Strategic Partners and Lenders BDC extends its gratitude to Bain Capital, its shareholder, for providing continuous support and strategic partnership in driving regional expansion. Their involvement strengthens BDC’s ability to pursue large‑scale projects and secure competitive financing. We also recognise the many banking partners, lenders, and external institutions whose collaboration enabled the successful completion of this complex financing. Their cross‑regional expertise and commitment were instrumental to achieving this milestone. Looking Ahead: Accelerating Regional Expansion With this achievement, BDC is well-positioned to continue expanding its footprint across Malaysia and the broader region. The company remains committed to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, strengthening partnerships, and supporting national economic transformation.