Based in Brussels, he will focus on the continued development of the Belux business in line with the group’s strategy, in close collaboration with Angélique Sabron, managing director of JLL Luxembourg.

Formerly CEO of Wereldhave Belgium, a regulated real estate company listed on Euronext Brussels, Deforche was responsible for the company’s strategy in a changing retail real estate market and its successful management during the covid-19 crisis. He was also in charge of the retail and residential portfolio at AG Real Estate, one of the leading real estate players in Belgium and Luxembourg.

“I am pleased to welcome the appointment of Kasper Deforche. His experience and professionalism are great assets for our country. Our Belgian–Luxembourg collaboration will only be strengthened in the future,” said Angélique Sabron, managing director of JLL Luxembourg, in a statement.

Deforche said he is delighted to join JLL “at a time of remarkable change and unique market opportunities. I look forward to working with the experienced and dynamic Belgian and Luxembourg teams. We will work together to help our clients strengthen the future of their businesses through sustainable growth and innovative thinking.”

This story was first published in French on . It has been translated and edited for Delano.