JLL has named Mouhammad Takieddin as the new regional leader and CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), demonstrating the firm's steadfast dedication to the region and its growing real estate sectors.
Takieddin's appointment in Riyadh aligns with JLL's strategic focus on seizing emerging opportunities and advancing growth in key sectors such as data centers, facilities management, and AI technology platforms.
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Establishing a presence in the Saudi capital is anticipated to bolster JLL's presence in the Kingdom and beyond. In his newly appointed position, Takieddin will collaborate with James Allan, who is responsible for the UAE, Egypt, and Africa markets, as well as Saud Alsulaimani, who manages operations in Saudi Arabia, in order to expand and strengthen JLL's business offerings throughout the Middle East and Africa region.
Mouhammad Takieddin, regional head and CEO, MEA says, “I am excited to join JLL and lead its exceptional team of professionals across the Middle East and Africa to build on emerging market opportunities and strengthen JLL’s position in the region”.
“I look forward to collaborating with James Allan and Saud Alsulaimani, drawing on their expertise and knowledge of the region to further our strategic growth”.
Takieddin has recently transitioned to JLL from Procter & Gamble (P&G), where he dedicated 25 years of service. His most recent role at P&G was as vice president of Global Real Estate and Facilities, a position he held for the last five years.
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During his tenure, he was responsible for managing P&G's extensive global network of offices, research and development centers, manufacturing facilities, and distribution sites spanning across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
Additionally, he oversaw significant real estate ventures, strategic portfolio enhancements, workplace and facility management transformations, digital innovation endeavors, and sustainability initiatives in alignment with P&G's 2030 Sustainability Ambition.
Takieddin is anticipated to utilize his expertise in digital transformation at JLL to enhance regional expertise in data centers and facilities management. Additionally, he will be focusing on implementing AI and advanced digital technologies throughout real estate services to enhance effectiveness and productivity.
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“We are firmly focused on solidifying our market leadership and prioritizing long-term value creation for clients. This will be achieved by leveraging JLL’s global expertise, scaled platforms, cutting-edge AI solutions, and integrated service offerings across all asset classes to drive growth in the region’s rapidly evolving real estate sector”.
The appointment further enhances JLL's current collaboration with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia by way of its ownership interest in Saudi Facilities Management Company (FMTECH), aligning with the company's goal of growing its presence in facilities management within rapidly expanding sectors like data centers and AI-powered platforms.