JLL (NYSE: JLL) today announced the appointment of Daniel Malacchini as Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management, Asia Pacific, within its Project and Development Services (PDS) business.   

Based in Singapore, Daniel will be responsible for transitioning JLL’s existing cost management services to an independently delivered cost advisory and quantity surveying service across Asia Pacific, working in collaboration with JLL's global team. He will also have oversight for driving business growth of this enhanced product in line with JLL PDS' global and regional strategy. 

The enhanced Asia Pacific function will operate as a dedicated service, employing a proactive and collaborative approach to maximize strategic delivery and value while minimizing risks. According to JLL, this will be achieved through a comprehensive suite of cost advisory and management solutions, including robust cost planning, prioritizing funds to client objectives, and implementing effective early warning and commercial controls.  

“We see sizable opportunities to further integrate our global cost management workstream, driving consistency and standardisation across the cost management discipline in Asia Pacific and believe creating this function regionally will create advantages and new efficiencies for our diverse client base. Daniel's wealth of experience and proven track record make him an invaluable addition to our team,” says Martin Hinge, Executive Managing Director, PDS, Asia Pacific, JLL. 

Daniel’s appointment coincides with the launch of a dedicated Singapore cost advisory and quantity surveying team, which has rapidly grown to include 12 experienced leaders under the management of Chu Wen Kai, who joins JLL as Cost Advisory & Quantity Surveying Country Director for Singapore.

The team will primarily focus on delivering projects across various sectors, including asset enhancement works, industrial & logistics, retail, office, life sciences, and workplace.

To JLL, Daniel brings over 28 years of professional experience as a quantity surveyor and cost manager. He has delivered projects across multiple sectors for key international and local clients while simultaneously managing and expanding his team throughout Asia in key markets and working with international partners to promote business with existing clients. Prior to joining JLL, Daniel served as Managing Director for another major quantity surveying (QS) firm, where he oversaw operations across six countries and managed a team of 250 employees. He is a Certified QS Associate Member and Region 1 committee member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.  

"By leveraging JLL's diverse talent pool from different streams, expertise and specializations across our business, we are unrivalled in our ability to help clients with risk mitigation, strategic commercial planning, and getting the best value for money. Our Singapore team is operational, growing, and well-positioned to serve our clients' businesses," says Malacchini.