JLL has confirmed the appointment of Mouhammad Takieddin as its new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The firm, which provides professional services for real estate and investment management, will base its new leader in Riyadh. This move is intended to support JLL’s goals in the region, particularly regarding the growth of data centres and artificial intelligence technology.

Takieddin joins JLL following a 25-year career at Procter & Gamble (P&G). Most recently, he served as Vice President of Global Real Estate and Facilities at P&G, where he managed a diverse global portfolio of research centres, offices and manufacturing sites. His background includes significant work in digital enablement and sustainability initiatives.

Neil Murray, CEO of Real Estate Management Services at JLL, said: “Saudi Arabia remains central to our long-term growth strategy in the Middle East and Africa, and Mouhammad Takieddin’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to continued investment in the Kingdom’s future growth. Mouhammad’s deep industry knowledge will enable us to enhance our growth focus in AI, data centers and facilities management in the Saudi and wider market. His international expertise will be crucial in driving operational excellence and accelerating regional service delivery and client expansion across different markets in the region.”

In his new capacity, Takieddin will collaborate with James Allan, who manages the UAE, Egypt and Africa, and Saud Alsulaimani, who leads the Saudi Arabian market. The leadership team aims to use JLL’s digital tools to improve efficiency across its service lines. This appointment also builds on JLL’s existing relationship with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) through its stake in the Saudi Facilities Management Company (FMTECH).

Mouhammad Takieddin, Regional Head and CEO, MEA, said: “I am excited to join JLL and lead its exceptional team of professionals across the Middle East and Africa to build on emerging market opportunities and strengthen JLL’s position in the region. I look forward to collaborating with James Allan and Saud Alsulaimani, drawing on their expertise and knowledge of the region to further our strategic growth. We are firmly focused on solidifying our market leadership and prioritizing long-term value creation for clients. This will be achieved by leveraging JLL’s global expertise, scaled platforms, cutting-edge AI solutions, and integrated service offerings across all asset classes to drive growth in the region’s rapidly evolving real estate sector.”