JLL appointed Helen Han as Head of Logistics and Industrial for China Capital Markets

Shanghai, 7 December 2022 - JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced the promotion of Helen Han as Head of Logistics and Industrial for Capital Markets, JLL China. Helen will be responsible for growing JLL’s logistics and industrial Capital Markets capabilities and driving an integrated offering to clients in China. In her new role, Helen will be based in Shanghai and report to Eric Pang, Head of Capital Markets, JLL China.
Helen joined JLL in March 2018 and has advised clients on the acquisition, development, disposal and occupational expansion of many notable industrial and logistic assets and portfolios. Examples include the recent DLJ portfolio, QuadReal portfolio, and NIKE’s China DC expansion.

Eric Pang, Head of Capital Markets, JLL China, says, “Congratulations to Helen. Helen has worked with both domestic and global capitals, establishing an extensive and diversified client network. I am confident that with her leadership we will inject new impetus into the logistics and industrial investment market.”

Helen Han commented, “I am honoured by JLL’s recognition and trust. I look forward to collaboration with the team to better serve our clients with advanced planning, sound investment judgements, to achieve high investment return.”

Dispute lingered Covid challenges on project marketing, research, assessment, due diligent, investment activities in the logistics and industrial markets have been active in China this year. More than 7 en bloc portfolios have been transacted, with a total area of more than 4 million sqm. This has demonstrated investors' confidence in this sector. 2023 will bring a mix of challenges and opportunities: the current interest rate dynamics and economic uncertainties will continue to impact the market, while there will be critical opportunities for long-term investors and new investors in this sector.

Eric added, “We are about to enter into an even more challenging year locally, however, one of our key growth opportunities will remain to be the logistics and industrial sector. It is clear that supply chains, retail and e-commerce have been evolving fast during the pro-longed Covid years. These trends will continue in the foreseeable future and lead to an increased demand for professional advice in relation to this dedicated asset class. We shall approach it in truly ‘One JLL’ mindset by providing integrated end-to-end services and grasp the pulse of the market and help clients seize opportunities.”