James Allan

An industry veteran with two decades of experience in real estate across highly competitive markets, James is responsible for leading the company’s 1,650 employees based in the Middle East and Africa to drive growth across key business lines, elevate service offerings, and deliver top-tier advice and high-quality work for clients throughout the region. He is known for his ability to build and nurture robust relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, a skill that enables him to tailor strategies that drive highly favourable outcomes.

Prior to his current role, James was the Country Head of JLL in Indonesia. In this capacity, he was instrumental in steering strategic decision-making and operations for the business in the country. Having worked for over 17 years in Asia, James first made the transition to Shanghai from London in 2006 and later to Jakarta in 2018. His deep-rooted expertise in real estate encompasses diverse areas, including leasing, residential, capital markets, and tenant representation. Before his tenure in Indonesia, James was heading the Office Leasing Advisory for JLL’s Shanghai office where he was also a Tenant Representation specialist. Notably, he also held a significant position as a Board member for JLL Asia Pacific’s Leasing and Tenant Representation.

James, with his visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and extensive industry knowledge, remains steadfast in his commitment to spearheading JLL’s MEA business toward continued success by empowering clients and investors to harness the abundant opportunities presented by the dynamic real estate markets in the region.

James, who has an MSc in Real Estate Appraisal from the University of Reading, is also a certified Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and holds several additional certifications, including LEED Green Associate, SFA Securities Representative, and an ACI Pre Diploma in Foreign Exchange Money Markets.