Taimur Khan to lead JLL's Research capabilities in Middle East and Africa

Global real estate services firm JLL has appointed Taimur Khan as Head of Research for the Middle East and Africa.

Arriving at JLL from rival CBRE, Taimur Khan now leads JLL’s research team, which provides market insights, sector studies and research methodologies to clients, JLL engagement teams, and other stakeholders.

JLL’s thought leadership portfolio provides insights in the current state of the real estate market but also identifies future opportunities and risks, helping clients with strategic planning, investment decisions, and real estate operations.

Commenting on his new role, Khan said: “I am excited for the opportunity to head an industry-leading research team and to deepen JLL’s research output to drive impact for our clients. It is an incredibly transformative time for the region’s real estate sector, and I look forward to supporting our clients with forward-looking insights to guide strategic decision-making in a rapidly evolving market.”

Khan brings over a decade of experience in the real estate sector, and spent the last seven years focusing on research and market insights. At CBRE, Khan was Head of Research for the Middle East, and before that, he served Knight Frank for over five years in its Dubai and London offices.

“Taimur brings significant expertise and a wealth of experience that will add tremendous value in delivering JLL’s market-leading research to support the real estate strategies of our clients in the region. We are excited to have him on board to lead our research team and ensure that our clients receive best-in-class insights and market intelligence to drive long-term value for their assets,” said James Allan, CEO of JLL in the Middle East and Africa.

A Fortune 500 company, JLL has more than 105,000 employees in 80+ countries around the world. In the Middle East, the firm has over 1,400 staff working from offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar.