JLL, a real estate consultancy firm, has announced that, Rahul Arora, currently Managing Director, Bangalore will now head its Office Leasing Advisory business for India. Rahul will continue to serve as a member of the India Leadership Council and will be joining the Asia Pacific Executive Committee for Office Leasing Advisory.
Radha Dhir, CEO & Country Head, India, JLL said, “Office leasing demand will improve in the coming quarters as occupiers continue to execute real estate decisions. Workplace upgrades and a flight to quality will continue to be a key theme of this demand. To have a strong and experienced leader help our clients navigate the complexities seems more important now than ever.”
“Rahul has been an integral part of JLL’s India Leadership Team and has played a significant role in increasing our market share in Bangalore. He is highly regarded for his client management skills, innovative solutions and always has a keen eye to nurture talent. I am confident that Rahul will lead the business with focus and integrity to drive long-term profitability,” she added.
Commenting on the move, Rahul Arora, Head – Office Leasing Advisory, India, JLL, said, “I deeply value the opportunities I’ve had at JLL over the years. It’s been an incredible journey and I’m looking forward to my participation in driving the vision of the Firm in the coming years. This is a very challenging time for the real estate market in India and we’ve been observing some unique trends emerge from the pandemic. We’re hearing clients talk about moving to new locations, redesigning office spaces, switching to a hybrid model, developing return to work strategies and so much more. We are certain that the paradigm shift will also bring about new opportunities.”
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