JLL Belgium accelerates strategic consulting department to support Corporate Real Estate transformation, appoints Jan-Maarten Van Damme to lead the initiative

BRUSSELS, September 5, 2025 – As the world of work undergoes profound transformation, JLL Belgium announces the development of its Strategic Consulting service in the Belgian market. This innovative offering is designed to support companies with Portfolio Strategy, Workplace Strategy, Change Management and Facility Management Strategy.

Following Covid pandemic that fundamentally changed how we work, workplace practices are experiencing unprecedented transformation. JLL's Future of Work Belux 2025 study reveals this shift: Belgian real estate decision-makers are refocusing their objectives on driving growth (68%), attracting and retaining talent (62%) and creating positive community impact (62%). As a direct result, 63% are prepared to allocate larger real estate budgets and 72% plan to expand their real estate footprint by 2030.

How can corporate real estate become a true performance driver? JLL offers tailored support that begins with strategic analysis of existing real estate portfolios, aligning every asset with the organisation's vision and ambitions. This analysis then informs a holistic workplace strategy that harmonises employee needs, business processes and corporate culture to create genuinely human-centered spaces.

However, design alone isn't enough: JLL also supports change management – the crucial phase that transforms intentions into new practices adopted organisation-wide. Finally, a customised facility management strategy ensures these new work environments remain efficient, sustainable, and value-creating over time.

This integrated approach is enhanced by specialised expertise in urban planning, workplace diversity & inclusion and dedicated hospitality sector services, enabling JLL to address the specific challenges of each industry.

JLL has already supported leading companies in their real estate transformation, including Proximus, Engie, Bayer, Freshfields, and Orange, demonstrating its ability to meet the challenges of major corporations both in Belgium and internationally.

JLL Belgium aims to become the go-to partner for Belgian and international organisations, addressing today's key challenges: enhanced performance, greater agility, and a more human-centered approach. This proposition leverages JLL's unique market expertise, global Future of Work insights, dedicated teams and innovative tools.

"Companies no longer view real estate as simply a cost, but as a driver of overall performance," explains Sebastien Giordano, Country Lead JLL Belux. "Our dedicated team can now support them in an integrated way, from strategy through to operations."

JLL appoints Jan-Maarten Van Damme as Associate Director Lead Consulting Belux. With 15 years of experience and a background at KPMG, PwC, Nationale Nederlanden, and AXA Belgium, he brings multidisciplinary expertise in organisational transformation. A member of the IFMA Belgium board, he combines a passion for people, business transformation, and space.

"Organizations are looking to create value through their locations and workspaces," states Jan-Maarten Van Damme. "I'm excited to develop this offering that specifically supports this strategic transformation."

Read more information regarding this new service HERE