Gopinath Shanmugam’s Post

A shout-out to the Critical Facilities community. It's been a while since my last post here. Nearly two months into my new chapter at Gensler, it felt like the right moment to reconnect with the community that has shaped so much of my career. Earlier this year, I closed a meaningful chapter after 13 rewarding years with NTT Facilities, where I served as Design Head alongside some of the region's pioneering Critical Facilities experts. Together, we entered new markets, took on emerging opportunities, and delivered mission-critical projects across multiple countries. Looking back, it wasn't just the facilities we built. It was the friendships, trust, and professional relationships built along the way. I'm deeply grateful to the former colleagues, clients, partners, and stakeholders who were part of that time. The experiences we shared, and the challenges we solved together, continue to shape how I see this industry. Today, I continue that journey from a different vantage point as a Technical Director at Gensler. While I may now sit on a different side of the table, my commitment remains the same to collaborate, create value, and help advance the Critical Facilities industry through thoughtful design, technical excellence, and strong partnerships. It was great reconnecting with some of you at the W.Media event last month. I'm looking forward to meeting even more friends, colleagues, and industry peers at Data Centre World Asia 2026, on 29–30 September at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. To everyone who has been part of this path so far: thank you. Let's connect and keep shaping the future of Critical Facilities, together. #CriticalFacilities #DataCenters #MissionCritical #DigitalInfrastructure #Gensler #NTTFacilities #DataCentreWorldAsia #DCWA2026 #WMedia #Leadership #Collaboration #Infrastructure #Design #Engineering #Architecture #APMEDataCenters