JLL has promoted Julien Naouri to lead its hotel investment sales across Asia. Based in Singapore, Naouri starts his new role on 1 April 2026. He will manage the firm's sales strategy and operations throughout the region. With nearly twenty years of experience, he aims to help clients navigate a busy market as JLL forecasts hotel investment volumes to reach $13.3 billion this year.
REEP Residential has appointed industry veteran Debbie Waitrek as its new Vice President. With over 30 years of experience, Waitrek will oversee operations and team mentorship across the firm's Texas portfolio. The move signals a strategic push to improve resident services and operational efficiency. Waitrek joins from a background of high-level leadership roles and significant advocacy work within the national and state apartment associations.
Frasers Property has named Tony Lombardo as its incoming Group Chief Operating Officer. Starting in October 2026, the former Lendlease chief will oversee investment strategy and capital deployment from Singapore. The appointment aims to streamline operations across international markets including the UK and Australia. Mr Lombardo brings three decades of experience to the role and will work closely with the Group CEO to drive long term value.
JLL has named Mouhammad Takieddin as the new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa. Based in Riyadh, Takieddin brings 25 years of experience from Procter & Gamble to lead JLL’s expansion into high-growth sectors including data centres and AI-driven facilities management. This strategic move strengthens the firm's leadership alongside existing regional heads while deepening its established ties with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Egis has been named the project management consultant for the final stage of Phase 1 at Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port. The firm will supervise marine and onshore works to ensure the site on Boubyan Island becomes fully operational. This is a key part of Kuwait Vision 2035, aimed at transforming the nation into a major regional trade hub in partnership with China Communications Construction Company
Chedi Hospitality, a global curator of design-led hotels, resorts, and branded residences, has appointed Stephan Schupbach as its new President & Group Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Mr Schupbach will now lead the company’s long-term strategy, brand vision, and portfolio performance.
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