Patrick Miller joins JLL as global division president for the technology industry

• JLL appoints Patrick Miller as Global Division President, Technology Sector, strengthening its leadership team at a time when technology companies are rethinking real estate strategies amid rapid AI adoption and workplace transformation.
• Drawing on nearly two decades of leadership experience, Miller will oversee more than 8,300 professionals delivering real estate, facilities and workplace solutions for technology clients worldwide.
• Miller’s appointment comes as technology organizations face a critical execution gap between AI analysis and funded portfolio decisions, with JLL research showing that while 83.6% are modeling AI's portfolio implications, only 42.8% have allocated budget to act on those insights.

CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2026 – JLL (NYSE: JLL) today announced that it has hired Patrick Miller as the new Global President for its Technology sector. In his new role, Miller oversees strategic account management and the delivery of customized real estate management solutions that help technology companies worldwide navigate evolving business and workplace needs through data-driven insights.

The Technology sector advises a broad range of tech companies, from software developers and semiconductor manufacturers to high-growth startups and global enterprises, on how to plan, manage and optimize their workplaces and facilities. Miller now oversees a team of more than 8,300 experts delivering integrated facilities management and workplace solutions that help technology clients improve business performance while enhancing the experience of employees and visitors across their offices, R&D facilities and manufacturing sites.

“Innovation is reshaping every aspect of the technology industry, creating new opportunities as well as new complexities for business leaders,” said Sanjay Rishi, CEO, Work Dynamics Americas and Head of Global Industries. “Patrick possesses a powerful combination of industry expertise, strategic vision and deep understanding of how technology can drive better business outcomes. His ability to connect emerging technologies with business priorities will strengthen our position as a trusted advisor to the technology sector, and his leadership will help our clients navigate change with confidence and position their organizations for sustained success in a rapidly evolving environment.”

Miller brings nearly 20 years of innovation-focused, global real estate and workplace leadership experience with him to JLL. Most recently, he was the global lead for Snap Inc.’s Workplace Services team where he was responsible for managing Snap’s global real estate portfolio. He previously managed real estate strategy, transactions, design and construction and operation for Amazon’s Puget Sound Headquarters, as well as serving as Meta’s real estate and facilities lead in the Americas. He began his career in Shanghai with DTZ, specializing in site selection and industrial real estate in China, and working with multi-national clients on their portfolios across the APAC region.

His appointment comes as technology companies reevaluate portfolio strategies amid rapid AI adoption, evolving workplace models and increasing pressure to align real estate investments with business performance. According to JLL’s Future of Work Survey, while technology organizations are the most AI-advanced industry, the sector faces a critical execution gap: while 83.6% are modeling AI’s portfolio implications, only 42.8% have funded that work, demonstrating that being further along the adoption curve hasn’t translated to converting analysis into action. The industry also confronts a skills shortage that now outranks budget as the top barrier to transformation, with 41.8% citing AI and analytics skills gaps as a primary constraint.

“The pace of change facing technology companies is unprecedented right now, with fundamentally different real estate challenges than even two years ago,” Miller said. “The question is not whether AI will shape real estate portfolios, but how quickly they can adapt to structure data and align workflows that have been established for years. To really unlock the value AI can bring to real estate, companies will have to relook at some of its fundamental processes and metrics. I’m excited to help JLL clients to move from AI adoption to driving measurable results. The organizations that are open to this transformation, we be able to successfully connect AI insights to workplace strategy, operations and programs to provide an amazing employee experience and durable competitive advantage.”

How does JLL’s Technology sector differ from JLL Technologies?

JLL’s Technology sector addresses the unique needs of technology companies, from emerging startups to some of the world’s leading global companies, and helps them make informed decisions about where and how they operate their real estate facilities. Through strategic advice and data-driven analysis, the team works with clients to create efficient work environments, enhance employee and visitor experiences and navigate change in an increasingly competitive market. JLL Technologies (JLLT) is JLL’s technology division, delivering data- and AI-driven solutions that help real estate owners and occupiers manage, operate, and experience space more effectively.

What specific real estate needs do technology sector clients have?

Technology sector clients are navigating geo-political, seeing an increased need for R&D lab space and looking to free up capital to fund investments in innovation, AI infrastructure and talent.

How is JLL supporting technology companies’ growing need for specialized R&D and AI lab space?

JLL helps technology clients design and optimize next-generation innovation labs that balance flexibility, collaboration and technical infrastructure requirements. As companies accelerate AI development and R&D initiatives, JLL’s integrated approach ensures lab environments support rapid experimentation while maintaining operational efficiency and adaptability for evolving technology needs. This expertise is particularly critical as technology organizations redirect capital toward innovation infrastructure while managing complex portfolio trade-offs.