Raul is a market expert in the data center sector, leading Colliers’ national advisory practice based in San Francisco. Before his time at Colliers, he was the Northern California Data Center practice lead for JLL and a Co-Chair for the Data Center Practice Group. Before that, he was a Senior Asset Manager for Digital Realty, a leading publicly traded international data center operator where he ran a portfolio of over 30+ data centers and had profit and loss responsibility.
Raul is a data center transactional specialist who also focuses on capital markets in the sector. He has over 15 years of experience in acquisitions/dispositions and leasing, extensive experience with site selection, joint ventures, and financing, and has completed over 600MW of transactions throughout the U.S., Western Europe, and Asia.
Accomplishments
Raul has received the Colliers’ Everest Award for being the top Global Producer in 2023 & 2024. He is also a three-time recipient of JLL’s Top Gun award, recognizing top performers.
Memberships & Involvements
- Northwestern University, Weinberg College Board of Visitors
- Northwestern University, Bay Area Regional Board Member
- Tiburon Peninsula Club, past Vice President and Board Member
- REED School Foundation, past Board Member
Education
- B.A., University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign
- MBA, The Kellogg School of Management @ Northwestern University