JLL strengthens Belux team with appointment of Gaëtan De Bloudts as Head of Project & Development Services

BRUSSELS, 9 March 2026 - JLL, a leading global commercial real estate and investment management firm, announces the appointment of Gaëtan De Bloudts as Head of Project & Development Services for Belgium and Luxembourg. With more than 25 years of comprehensive expertise in managing complex, large-scale real estate projects from feasibility to delivery, De Bloudts brings exceptional strategic vision and technical leadership to accelerate JLL's growth ambitions in the region.

Gaëtan De Bloudts joins JLL from Immobel, where he has served as Technical Director since October 2018, directing several landmark property developments. His responsibilities spanned the full project lifecycle, from feasibility analysis and permitting through cost control and commissioning. Previously, he served as Project Director at Les Entreprises Louis De Waele, where he supervised the construction of the Nouvel Institut Jules Bordet, an 80,000 sqm state-of-the-art hospital center in Brussels. His international experience includes managing the complete renovation of Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar with Six Construct and overseeing construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum with BESIX in Egypt. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Gaëtan to JLL," says Amandine Chizelle, Country CEO JLL Belux. " His proven track record of delivering high-quality projects, combined with his deep understanding of sustainable development, makes him the ideal leader to drive our ambitious growth strategy in Belgium and Luxembourg. Gaëtan's appointment strengthens our project and development advisory capabilities and reinforces JLL's ability to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that shape the future of real estate.”

In his new role, De Bloudts will lead and coordinate business development activities across the Belux Project & Development Services team, with a strategic focus on expanding opportunities in office, hotel, and mixed-use developments. He will collaborate closely with JLL's Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets and Work Dynamics teams to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions. 

“I am excited to join JLL at such a dynamic time for the real estate industry," comments Gaëtan De Bloudts, Head of Project & Development Services JLL Belux. "JLL's global platform, combined with its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and creating diverse and inclusive environments, creates tremendous opportunities to deliver exceptional value for owners and occupiers. I look forward to collaborating with the talented Project & Development Services team and developing new opportunities that will define the future of our built environment.”

JLL's Project & Development Services team in Belgium and Luxembourg operates with 18 professionals serving property owners and occupiers across the region. From consultation through completion, including office fit-outs, relocations, and refurbishments across all asset types, the service addresses growing market demand as organizations adapt their workspace requirements.