JLL has added six industry leaders to its Greater Toronto Area industrial real estate brokerage team.

Luis Almeida has been appointed as an executive vice-president. He also serves as president of SIOR’s Canada Central chapter.

Also joining JLL are Daniel Smith (senior vice-president); Kevin Irandoust (associate vice-president); Rodrigo Silva (associate vice-president); Jakub Vidimlic (senior sales associate), and Kausi Vickneshwaran (transaction manager.)

“The Greater Toronto Area is a key Canadian and North American industrial market for JLL’s clients,” said Alan MacKenzie, CEO of JLL Canada. “The GTA is a dynamic tenant, landlord and institutional market and an area of continued investment and growth for JLL.

“The addition of the team will significantly enhance our ability to address our clients’ complex needs and deliver innovative solutions, creating a competitive advantage for them in this crucial market.”

The GTA ranks as the largest industrial market in Canada and among the four largest industrial markets in North America. The inew team members bring a wealth of occupier and institutional expertise, invaluable market knowledge and analytic capabilities, said JLL.

Throughout their careers, the new members have successfully navigated some of the most intricate deals and have adeptly guided their clients through crucial business decisions pertaining to their real estate requirements, according to the company.

“I’m thrilled to join the exceptional team at JLL and the opportunity to contribute my expertise in driving innovation and growth within the industrial sector,” said Almeida. “I look forward to leverage JLL’s global platform and relationships, industry-leading capabilities, and forward-thinking approach to create unparalleled value and make a lasting impact in this dynamic industry.”  

All of the new team members joined JLL from Lee & Associates in Toronto.

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