JLL has bolstered its China Capital Markets team with the appointment of Eric Pang as head of the division.

As part of his new role, Mr Pang will assume oversight for the firm’s real estate investment services to domestic and international clients across all sectors, including sales, advisory and financing.

Having previously been based in JLL’s London office, he has served as Lead Director for the firm’s UK-China Business Group since 2015, providing investment advisory and solutions to facilitate cross-border capital flows between the UK, European Union and key Asia Pacific geographies, including China.

At a glance:

• JLL has appointed Eric Pang as Head of Capital Markets for China, effective January 2021.
• Mr Pang will relocate to Beijing from London where he served Lead Director for the firm’s UK-China Business Group.
• He has also previously spent time as the firm's Head of Capital Markets for North China.

Mr Pank joined JLL in 2004 in Beijing and was the firm’s Head of Capital Markets, North China prior to moving to London.

He will now return to China's capital, bringing over 20 years of real estate investment experience and close relationships with Chinese institutions, investors, occupiers and property companies.

JLL Greater China CEO KK Fung said the new appointment came at a time when investors continued to reinforce their confidence in China real estate and would increasingly demand local expertise paired with global insights.

"Eric’s rich experience, strong network and an international background will provide a more diversified offering to our sophisticated clients in this rapidly maturing market,” he said.

JLL Asia Pacific Capital Markets CEO Stuart Crow said capital markets activity in China would likely build on its upward trajectory in 2021, driven by an accelerating economic recovery and growing investor demand to increase exposure to this key geography.

"Under Eric’s leadership, we’re confident of further developing our China Capital Markets business and utilizing his experience in translating global capital flows into opportunities for our clients,” he said.

JLL has announced Jim Yip will assume the role of Head of Investment Sales for China and continue to lead the East China Capital Markets team, based in Shanghai.

Michael Wang, currently Head of North China Capital Markets, will be focusing on investment sales in Beijing.

JLL’s Capital Markets team in China has over 100 professionals based in major cities nationally.

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