Record-breaking occupier demand in 2021, coupled with rapid business growth has seen JLL’s NSW Industrial & Logistics team expand with a number of strategic new appointments.

Mark Silva joins JLL’s Industrial & Logistics - Occupier Services in the role of Director, with 17 years of experience in the property industry. His most recent role as Head of Industrial & Logistics (NSW) at Knight Frank extended across the NSW industrial market.

JLL’s National Head of Industrial & Logistics - Occupier Services, Matt Lee said, “Mark’s appointment will enable us to continue to provide our global and local clients with expert advice and strengthen our national platform. Mark will work directly with our market leading Supply Chain team, Project and Development Services team and Environmental Sustainability team to deliver end-to-end solutions to our occupier clients. His extensive industry experience and impeccable reputation for client service and outstanding results will allow us to continue to provide the very best solutions to industrial occupiers across the country.”

In the past six months, JLL has expanded its NSW Industrial & Logistics Agency team and further bolstered its capabilities with the strategic appointments of five market experts, Mark Silva, Aston D’Alfonso, Matt Pizzonia, Chiara Liucci and Rebecca Emeny.

JLL’s National Head of Industrial & Logistics Agency, Peter Blade said, “2021 activity for the industrial occupier market hit record breaking levels, with no signs of slowing down this year. Population growth, supply chain reconfiguration, the e-commerce boom and a shift to local manufacturing will continue to drive demand in 2022 and beyond.

“The addition of five new faces to join our Western Sydney Industrial team will increase our capabilities, provide new perspectives to our clients, and add depth to our service offering to ensure we continue to respond to our clients’ needs.

“There have also been a number of key internal promotions within our rapidly growing Western Sydney team. Miguel Lee has been appointed to a newly created role, Director of Middle Markets, Logistics & Industrial. Marco Chiodohas been appointed to Head of Western Sydney, Logistics & Industrial; and Stephen Chronopoulos appointed to Associate Director, Logistics & Industrial. We are excited to create career pathways and are extremely proud to continue developing our younger talent, helping the next generation achieve their ambitions,” said Mr Blade.

Below: JLL’s National Head of Industrial & Logistics Agency, Peter Blade.