Robert Knakal was appointed chairman of investment sales of JLL Capital Markets in New York. His new job will involve focusing on expanding middle-market asset sales in the greater New York region while driving expansion across the firm’s institutional business. Knakal previously served as chairman of New York investment sales for a leading global commercial real estate firm and prior to that was chairman and founding partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services in New York City. He has sold more than 1,864 properties with an aggregate value of $18bn.
“Bob is an acknowledged leader in the New York City real estate industry and has an unparalleled track record,” said Peter Riguardi, president and chairman of the New York Tri-State region for JLL. “He is a powerful addition to our team and will be an asset to our clients as we continue to expand our platform.”
