Invested in London with SEGRO plc and Pure Data Centres

Data centres are rapidly becoming one of the world's most sought-after infrastructure asset classes, underpinning everything from AI and cloud computing to healthcare, financial services and the digital economy. In this episode of Invested in London: Partnerships Shaping the City, Journalist Emily Wright and Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive, Opportunity London sit down with Andrew Pilsworth, Managing Director of Data Centres & Strategic Partnerships, SEGRO plc and Dame Dawn Childs, President, Pure Data Centres Group, to explore why London remains a strategic location for digital infrastructure and what is needed to support the next generation of investment. Together, they discuss why data centres should be recognised as critical national infrastructure, the importance of power resilience and long-term planning, the opportunities presented by AI, and how public-private collaboration can help unlock sustainable growth. The conversation also explores common misconceptions around data centres, from jobs and community impact to sustainability, and highlights how projects such as Premier Park are helping shape London's digital future. Whether you're an investor, policymaker or built environment professional, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the fastest-evolving sectors driving London's long-term competitiveness.