Clarke Morton-Shepherd joins Project & Development Services team of JLL

JLL has appointed Clarke Morton-Shepherd as its new Head of Markets for Project & Development Services in the Saudi Arabia and Bahrain markets.

Clarke Morton-Shepherd will be responsible for expanding JLL’s footprint in both markets with a focus on Saudi Arabia, building on the company’s reputation for delivering project and development services. He will also oversee key client relationships and spearhead efforts focused on client excellence.

He brings 25 years of related experience to the role, spanning a wide range of disciplines, from project management and cost management to leadership in large-scale developments. Morton-Shepherd joins JLL from AECOM, where he spent thirteen years, most recently leading the Bahrain business. Before that, he spent eight years at Davis Langdon (a project management consultancy firm that was acquired by AECOM in 2010) and several years in land development scene.

“I am thrilled to join JLL’s Project & Development Services team at a time when the region is undergoing significant transformation. The opportunities in the Kingdom in particular are immense, and I look forward to working closely with the team to continue delivering to the best of our abilities for our clients,” said Morton-Shepherd.

In the Middle East, the Project & Development Services team has more than 500 consultants delivering projects across the region with a capital value under management of $30 billion, offering development management, project and programme management, cost management, fit-out & workplace design, engineering design & sustainability, health & safety, and digital solutions.

“We are delighted to welcome Clarke to JLL. His proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects and his deep understanding of client needs will play a key role in enhancing our service delivery and supporting our ambitious growth plans,” commented Maroun Deeb, Head of Project & Development Services for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.