Jll strengthens regional leadership to drive project delivery at scale

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 2 July 2026 – JLL, a leading professional services firm specialising in real estate, investment management and development consultancy, today announced the appointment of Maroun Deeb as Head of Project & Development Services (PDS) for the Middle East and Africa.

This appointment reinforces JLL’s commitment to delivering greater value for clients in an increasingly complex environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting demographics, sustainability demands and rapid technological change. Strengthening regional leadership helps ensure clearer oversight, more consistent execution and better outcomes across real estate projects in different markets.

Since joining JLL in 2015, Maroun has been instrumental in growing the firm’s Project & Development Services business in Saudi Arabia. Under his leadership, the business evolved to managing the construction delivery of shopping malls, hotels and hospitality assets, commercial buildings, giga projects and mission critical facilities, serving private and public sector clients.

Maroun has also played a key role in supporting the wider JLL business across the broader region. His leadership approach centres on building high performing teams, strengthening financial performance and delivering consistent client outcomes, reflecting the strength of JLL’s global platform.

“I’m honoured to lead our Project & Development Services teams across such a dynamic and fast-growing region,” said Maroun Deeb. “Our priority is to deliver long-term value for our clients while empowering our people to do their best work. The Middle East and Africa present extraordinary opportunities for innovation and impact, and I look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place.”

In his expanded role, Maroun will be overseeing strategic growth and capability integration across the Middle East and Africa. His focus will include strengthening regional collaboration while maintaining strong local market expertise, advancing client-centric project delivery and developing the next generation of project leaders.

JLL’s Project & Development Services across the Middle East & Africa comprises more than 7500 consultants delivering projects across the region with a capital value under management of $30 billion, offering development management, project management, programme management, cost management, fit-out & workplace design, engineering design & sustainability, HSE and digital solutions.