JLL strengthens Project and Development Services with five strategic appointments

CHICAGO, Sept 18, 2025 – JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) announced today the appointment of five senior executives to key leadership roles, reinforcing the commitment to expanding specialized expertise and regional capabilities. The strategic hires strengthen JLL’s position in high-growth sectors including industrial manufacturing, financial services and international markets while enhancing service delivery for investor clients.

“These strategic positions underscore our commitment to assembling best-in-class talent to serve our clients’ increasingly sophisticated needs,” said Jaymie Gelino, Global Head of Work Dynamic Accounts and Operations, Project and Development Services, JLL. “As markets evolve and client requirements become more complex, having specialized leaders with deep industry knowledge and regional expertise positions us to deliver unparalleled value. These appointments strengthen our ability to provide seamless, globally connected services while maintaining the local market knowledge.”

• Nick Caprio joins PDS as Global Financial Services Industry Lead, where he will drive PDS growth and operational excellence within the financial services sector worldwide. Caprio will leverage his 20+ years of experience managing complex financial services projects, including retail programs, data centers and corporate headquarters for major financial institutions. His expertise addresses the unique regulatory, security and technological requirements of financial services organizations as they adapt to the future of work and digital transformation initiatives. Caprio is based out of Tampa, Florida.
• Paul Walters has been promoted to Executive Vice President, National Industrial and Manufacturing and Texas Lead for PDS. This newly created role captures the significant commercial real estate (CRE) opportunities emerging from Texas’ rapid transformation into a global manufacturing hub – with billions in capital investment flowing into semiconductors, aerospace, electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment production across the state. Walters sits in Dallas and will oversee JLL’s industrial and manufacturing project portfolio across Texas and nationally, drawing on his 25+ years of international experience to serve both domestic and global manufacturing clients.
• Jillian Jackson joins as Senior Vice President, Investor Services Lead, overseeing the execution of comprehensive capital expenditure programs for landlord clients across Canada, managing all project stages – from initial planning and advisory through completion. Jackson will work closely with JLL’s Capital Markets and Investment Management teams to provide comprehensive development and construction management services for investment clients. Her 18 years of experience includes managing portfolios for major institutional investors, with expertise in value-add repositioning, ground-up development, and large-scale renovation projects. Jackson sits in JLL’s Canada headquarters in Toronto.
• Nick Radford comes to JLL as Managing Director, National and Central Canada Lead for PDS to expand JLL’s presence and capabilities across Canadian markets. Radford will oversee PDS delivery, strategic growth and business development throughout Canada’s key commercial markets. His 25 years of global experience includes managing large-scale projects and programs across many sectors including commercial office, industrial, institutional and hotel/hospitality, positioning JLL to capitalize on Canada’s growing market. Radford sits in JLL’s Canada headquarters in downtown Toronto.
• Paul Spokas has been promoted to Southeast Region Market Lead, expanding his current responsibilities as South Atlantic Market Lead to oversee PDS operations across the broader Southeast region. A 17-year veteran of PDS, Spokas brings extensive institutional knowledge and a proven track record of driving business growth. Throughout his tenure as Managing Director, he has been instrumental in expanding market presence and strengthening client relationships across the Southeast. Spokas is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
   

The caliber of talent we continue to attract demonstrates JLL's position as the industry leader,” said Louis Molinini, Head of Project and Development Services, Americas, JLL. “Their skills strengthen our ability to serve clients across critical growth sectors and geographies. By combining their specialized expertise with our global platform and local market knowledge, we can deliver superior outcomes for clients while driving continued growth for our PDS business.”

These appointments and new roles support JLL's strategy of building specialized capabilities within high-growth sectors while expanding geographic coverage. Financial services clients require increasingly sophisticated project delivery as they modernize workplace strategies. Texas represents one of the fastest-growing industrial markets in North America, while the Southeast region continues to experience robust commercial development driven by corporate relocations and population growth. Canadian market expansion aligns with significant infrastructure investment opportunities, and enhanced investor services capabilities position JLL to capture growing institutional investment in commercial real estate development.

JLL Project and Development Services is a leader in the advisory, design, management and delivery of commercial real estate projects for the world’s most prominent corporations, educational institutions, public jurisdictions, healthcare organizations, industrial facilities, retailers, hotels, sports facilities and real estate owners. JLL’s project management team comprises 9,300 project managers across 80 countries with $87.4 billion in projects managed annually. JLL’s design teams consist of 1,200 design professionals from over 50 countries, across more than 50 studios and three Centers of Excellence to service clients with end-to-end design solutions. Visit jll.com/deliver-projects to learn more.

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