JLL strengthens EMEA Self-Storage team with appointment of Rod Greenland as Director

JLL has today announced the appointment of Rod Greenland MRICS as Director in its Self-Storage team within Operational Real Estate and Value and Risk Advisory. Based in London, Rod strengthens JLL's operational real estate capabilities as the firm deepens its expertise in this growing sector.

Rod joins JLL from Graham Sibbald (incorporating Aitchison Rafferty), where he served as Commercial Director, leading commercial valuations and client relationships with major UK banks and financiers. Previously, he was a key member of CBRE's Operational Real Estate team, where he specialised in self-storage facilities across the UK and Europe.

"Rod's appointment reflects our commitment to expanding our self-storage capabilities at a time when institutional investment in this sector continues to accelerate," said Ian Thompson, Head of EMEA Self Storage and Leisure, Value and Risk Advisory. "His deep knowledge of the sector and established relationships with key operators and investors position us perfectly to serve our growing client base as they consolidate and expand into this highly profitable sector."

Throughout his career, Rod has advised leading self-storage operators including Safestore, Storage King, Big Yellow and UK Self Storage, along with prominent institutional clients such as Carlyle, EQT Exeter, Schroders, and Heitman. His expertise spans loan security valuations, financial reporting, acquisition advice, equity raising, and feasibility studies across single assets and large-scale portfolios.

"I'm excited to join JLL as the self-storage sector enters this pivotal phase of investment and consolidation," said Rod Greenland. "The opportunity to work with JLL's team while helping clients across the sector achieve their strategic objectives aligns perfectly with my passion for operational real estate and delivering comprehensive advisory services."