JLL’s new WA team specialising in logistics & industrial

PERTH, 12 April 2023 – Global real estate firm, JLL has announced its new logistics and industrial sales and leasing team in WA. Matt Brunsdon has been appointed Head of Logistics and Industrial (WA), to lead the team.

Matt joins JLL from Charter Hall, where he spent eight years running Industrial Asset Management and Property Management for the WA and SA markets.

Returning to JLL to re-join the team is Director, Brett Mathanda, who has spent the past year working for the West Australian Government.

Associate Director, Chris Monterosso joins the team from CBRE, where he spent five-years with a historical focus on the northern corridor.

Executive, Luke Schreier and Analyst, Paige Palmer, who have been promoted from within JLL, add to the team’s expertise, which includes sales and leasing brokerage, to advising businesses operating in the logistics and industrial sectors in Perth.

JLL’s National Head of Logistics and Industrial, Peter Blade said, “This new team under Matt’s leadership will enhance our national logistics and industrial platform. Having a truly connected team with a sophisticated understanding of industrial assets, market dynamics and access to national and global tenants will greatly benefit our clients in this high demand market and I couldn’t be more excited to have them on board.”

The launch of JLL's new sales and leasing team comes at an exciting time for the logistics and industrial sectors in Perth. With an increasing number of businesses looking to expand their operations and take advantage of the city's strategic location and strong economic growth, the demand for high-quality logistics and industrial spaces is set to continue to rise.

JLL’s Managing Director (WA), Angelo Amara said, “I am delighted to launch our formidable new industrial and logistics team formally today. Having worked with both Matt and Brett previously, I know the immense value they will add for our clients across both sales and leasing transactions. In conjunction with the experience Chris brings to JLL, we present a highly skilled new unit with comprehensive experience across all industrial corridors. Additionally, I am very pleased to be able to promote two internal candidates in Luke and Paige, who live and breathe JLL’s culture and values.

“Securing Matt to lead our team into its next evolutionary phase is a massive coup for the firm. His knowledge and connectivity through both the institutional and private investor landscape are both exceptional and he embodies the collegiate spirit that remains the key point of difference for our business. Matt will take our industrial capability to the next level,” said Mr Amara.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr Brunsdon said, “I’m thrilled to have joined the logistics and industrial team, as well as the wider JLL team both locally and nationally.

“Our new team structure consolidates a diverse range of experience across sales and leasing and expertise across the logistics sector, and we’re excited to deliver a new perspective and offering to the local market.

“Strong local economic fundamentals continue to drive demand for logistics and industrial space, and the team is well-positioned to assist our clients to leverage this opportunity through the national platform including market-leading research, occupier and supply chain teams and services,” said Mr Brunsdon.