Willis Launches Global Digital Infrastructure Group for Data Center Risks

February 26, 2026

Willis, a WTW business, said it has started a Global Digital Infrastructure Group to be led by Alastair Swift, head of Willis Global Specialties.

The announcement comes on the heels of a newly unveiled data center risk management framework. The new team has been established to redefine and address the risks facing data center owners, operators, contractors, and hyperscalers worldwide across multiple geographies and sectors such as construction, energy, technology and cyber, real estate, supply chain, data analytics, risk engineering and financial as well as emerging risks.

The team will provide insights to deliver customized, end-to-end advisory and risk solutions for the entire digital infrastructure lifecycle—from early planning, site selection and construction to managing alternative power generation, cyber, climate, natural catastrophe and supply chain risks.

The Global Digital Infrastructure Group harness their deep industry knowledge and specialty to help clients across the data center ecosystem:

  • Strengthen long-term competitiveness and resilience
  • Reduce operational disruption
  • Optimize balance sheet protection
  • Drive sustainable growth and strengthen corporate resilience
  • Safeguard client trust and reputation
  • Strengthen corporate integrity and global growth
  • Boost operational resilience, cost efficiency and competitive advantage; and
  • Enable smooth business transformation and strengthen organization resilience

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