HONG KONG, 25 November 2025 – JLL is pleased to announce the promotion of Sam Gourlay to Head of Office Leasing Advisory in Hong Kong, effective from 1st January 2026.
In his new role, Sam will lead JLL's office leasing business across Hong Kong, driving strategic growth and offering customised solutions to address clients’ evolving requirements. He will oversee key leasing initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and ensure JLL remains the trusted partner for occupiers and landlords in a dynamic real estate landscape.
Sam joined JLL in 2020 and was appointed Head of Tenant Representation in 2021, where he established a strong reputation for trusted advisory, serving local and international clients across a broad spectrum of leasing services. In 2023, he was promoted to Head of Office Leasing Advisory for Hong Kong Island, playing a pivotal role in several of the city's most high-profile office leasing transactions. Throughout his tenure, Sam has consistently demonstrated deep market expertise and professional insight.
Sam will continue to report to Alex Barnes, Managing Director at JLL in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, and collaborate closely with the wider leasing team to drive business growth and strengthen JLL's position as the market leader.
Alex Barnes, Managing Director at JLL in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, said: "Sam's strong leadership and deep market insights have been instrumental in delivering outstanding results for our clients and driving the growth of our office leasing business in Hong Kong. His proven track record makes him the ideal choice for this expanded role, and I am confident that he will continue to elevate our office leasing team and reinforce our market-leading position. This appointment also reflects JLL's people-first philosophy of recognising talent and nurturing leadership, as we remain committed to providing long‑term growth opportunities for our people."
Sam Gourlay, Head of Office Leasing Advisory at JLL in Hong Kong, said: “I’m pleased to take on this new role at JLL. Hong Kong is one of the most active office leasing markets in the world and continues to show strong potential. I look forward to working with our clients and partners to create value and support their business objectives.
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