NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2025 – JLL announced today that Joseph Caridi has joined the firm as Executive Managing Director for the Tri-State region. The move deepens the firm’s leadership bench at a critical time, helping position the firm to lead the Tri-State real estate market through a new phase of significant growth. Caridi will be based in JLL’s New York office and report to Michael Colacino, President, Tri-State Brokerage at JLL. In his new role, he will oversee markets, including New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut/Westchester.

Caridi brings over three decades of commercial real estate leadership experience, with most of his career focused on the Tri-State region. He joins JLL from Cushman & Wakefield, where he most recently served as Managing Principal for South Florida, leading a team of more than 450 professionals across four major markets.

“This is a strategic hire at a pivotal moment of opportunity in the New York City market,” said Peter Riguardi, chairman and president of the New York region for JLL. “Joe has deep experience supporting talent and managing growth, and this move further positions JLL to meet increasing client demand as we advance our position in the commercial real estate services landscape.”

“Joseph’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the Tri-State market, and his proven leadership and understanding of the region is exactly what our clients need to help them navigate both growth and change,” said Michael Colacino, President, Tri-State Brokerage at JLL. “His ability to build world-class teams will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional client outcomes in the most dynamic real estate market in the world. We are thrilled to welcome him back to the Tri-State market.”

Caridi’s distinguished career includes numerous executive roles leading and growing brokerage businesses. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the Tri-State Region at Colliers International, where he managed all day-to-day operations and directed core business functions. Earlier, as an Executive Director at Newmark Knight Frank, he managed the firm’s New Jersey brokerage operation before being promoted to oversee brokerage and advisory services for the entire Tri-State Region. At Reckson Associates Realty Corporation, he completed over 900 transactions totaling more than 10 million square feet.

“I am excited to return my focus to the Tri-State region and to join a firm with the platform, talent, and vision of JLL,” said Caridi. “The market is rewarding decisive, well-advised strategies, and I look forward to working with Michael and the entire team to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to our clients.”

Caridi earned his Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law at Queens College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology. He is a licensed real estate broker in New York, Connecticut, and Florida.