JLL appoints Melinda Cross to lead UK Industrial and Logistics team

JLL has announced that Melinda Cross will take on a new role as Head of UK Industrial and Logistics from 1 January 2023. Mel will replace Andy Harding who has led the multi award winning team for the last nine years and will move into a new role as Head of Clients – Industrial and Logistics.

Mel joined JLL’s Industrial and Logistics team in 2010 and has led numerous significant instructions. These include mandates with Chancerygate, Abrdn, Royal London Asset Management, Prologis in the South East, and Graftongate.

JLL has also named Mike Hancock as Head of UK Lease Advisory. He will take over from Geoffrey Pentecost who is moving into a client leadership role after 45 years with the business. Mike has spent the last 20 years at JLL and in this new role will lead a national team that advises occupiers and landlords from all asset classes.

James Finnis, head of UK agency at JLL, said: “JLL’s commitment to the continued growth and development of our people has ensured that we have the right talent in place to succeed Andy and Geoffrey. In their new leadership roles Mel and Mike will undoubtedly continue to deliver excellence for our clients and teams.

“Mel and Mike have been contributing to the success of their teams for many years and both have established track records in delivering for our clients. I’m very thankful to both Geoffrey and Andy for their dedication to JLL. They’ve helped to build and lead hugely successful, market leading teams and been a positive force and mentor to many.