JLL strengthens Leeds office agency with new director

Property services firm JLL has appointed Sam Jamieson as director to lead its office agency team in Yorkshire and the North East. 

Sam joins from Cushman & Wakefield, where he was a partner specialising in disposal instructions and acquisitions across Leeds, Sheffield and the North East, having previously spent six years at Knight Frank.

Sam said: “Leeds has always been a city that thrives on ambition and collaboration, and I’m looking forward to building on that alongside Tom and the team here. 

“Our region is seeing strong momentum from both investors and occupiers, and JLL has an incredible track record of helping to shape that growth. 

“The scale of expertise within the team and the chance to work with clients on some of the region’s most exciting developments made this an easy decision for me.”

Sam’s appointment comes as senior director Jeff Pearey retires after more than 40 years in the industry. 

He leaves a lasting legacy, having grown JLL’s Leeds office from 23 staff to over 100 and advised on major regional office developments including Wellington Place, Minerva & Capitol buildings, Kirkstall Forge and White Rose Office Park.

Jeff added: “It’s been a real privilege to work alongside so many great clients, colleagues and consultants over the past 40 years, and I’ve been fortunate to have a front row seat to watch Leeds’ ongoing transformation into one of the UK’s prime destinations to work, live and study in. 

“Although it feels like the right time for me to step back, it’s undoubtedly a compelling time to be working in the region’s property space. 

“I look forward to watching Tom, Sam and the team continue to drive the firm forward.”

Tom McWilliams, head of Yorkshire and North East at JLL, added: “It’s hard to overstate the impact that Jeff has had on Leeds’ office market over the past four decades – not least here at JLL, where he played a pivotal role in establishing and growing our presence in the region.  

“He leaves us in a strong position at an exciting time for the real estate sector in Yorkshire and the North East. 

“The region is benefitting from a combination of inward investment and renewed devolution powers, and our ambition is to help businesses capitalise on this environment through development.

“High-level appointments such as Sam will be pivotal in allowing us to deliver on this ambition. 

“He brings a wealth of experience and strong reputation for delivering positive results for clients, and I look forward to working closely with him to support our region’s ongoing development.”

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