Property services firm JLL has appointed a new director to helm its office agency in Yorkshire and the North East.
Sam Jamieson joins from Cushman and Wakefield where he served as a partner, specialising in disposal instructions and acquisition work for clients across Leeds, Sheffield and the North East. Prior to this he spent six years at Knight Frank.
His new role will see him leading on some of the most high-profile office developments across the region. Sam will work closely with Leeds office head Tom McWilliams to continue to grow JLL’s presence in the city.
The appointment comes as senior director Jeff Pearey retires. In a career spanning over 40 years, Jeff established a reputation as one of the region’s pre-eminent office agents. Since joining JLL in 2006 as the only Leeds-based director, he grew the office from just 23 staff to over 100-strong.
He has played a key role as an adviser on many of the region’s major office agency schemes, including MEPC’s Wellington Place, Evans’ Minerva & Capitol buildings, CEG’s Kirkstall Forge and Munroe K’s White Rose Office Park, and held senior positions at Leeds Chamber of Commerce and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Tom McWilliams, head of Yorkshire and North East at JLL, said: “It’s hard to overstate the impact that Jeff has had on Leeds’ office market over the past four decades – not least here at JLL, where he played a pivotal role in establishing and growing our presence in the region.
“He leaves us in a strong position at an exciting time for the real estate sector in Yorkshire and the North East. The region is benefitting from a combination of inward investment and renewed devolution powers, and our ambition is to help businesses capitalise on this environment through development.
“High-level appointments such as Sam will be pivotal in allowing us to deliver on this ambition. He brings a wealth of experience and strong reputation for delivering positive results for clients, and I look forward to working closely with him to support our region’s ongoing development.”
Sam Jamieson, head of office agency, Yorkshire and North East, at JLL, said: “Leeds has always been a city that thrives on ambition and collaboration, and I’m looking forward to building on that alongside Tom and the team here.
“Our region is seeing strong momentum from both investors and occupiers, and JLL has an incredible track record of helping to shape that growth. The scale of expertise within the team and the chance to work with clients on some of the region’s most exciting developments made this an easy decision for me.”
Jeff Pearey, senior director at JLL, said: “It’s been a real privilege to work alongside so many great clients, colleagues and consultants over the past 40 years, and I’ve been fortunate to have a front row seat to watch Leeds’ ongoing transformation into one of the UK’s prime destinations to work, live and study in.
“Although it feels like the right time for me to step back, it’s undoubtedly a compelling time to be working in the region’s property space. I look forward to watching Tom, Sam and the team continue to drive the firm forward.”
