JLL appoints Ahmed Hemmat practice leader in Egypt

JLL has named Ahmed Hemmat as the new leader of its Project & Development Services practice in Egypt.

An industry veteran, Hemmat brings over 20 years of experience in the construction and mixed-use development sector to JLL, one of the world’s largest professional services firms in the real estate sector.

Throughout his career, Hemmat has worked both as a consultant and a client, gaining valuable insights and perspectives from different roles within the industry. He has held positions in organisations such as Emaar, Majid Al Futaim, Turner, and Gleeds.

Notable projects he recently worked on include the delivery of multiple large-scale projects in Uptown Cairo and Cairo Gate.

On his new role, Hemmat said: “I am grateful for this opportunity to lead the Project & Development Services team in Egypt. Working alongside the talented professionals within the organisation, I look forward to leveraging my experience to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Together, we will drive innovation, growth, and success in the region.”

JLL’s Project & Development Services team helps clients deliver projects in the build environment, offering development management, project and programme management, cost management, fit-out & workplace design, engineering design & sustainability, health & safety, and digital services.

In the Middle East & Africa region, the practice has around 600 consultants.

Welcoming Hemmat into the fold, Elaine O’Connor, the Head of Project & Development Services for Egypt and Africa, said: “Ahmed is a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of delivering high-value projects. We are confident he will continue to drive our business forward in Egypt and build upon our success.”