Dubai: JLL has appointed Thierry Delvaux as chief executive of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business, effective March 4, 2018, the real estate firm said on Tuesday.

Delvaux will succeed Alan Robertson, who is retiring after 30 years at JLL.

In this new role, Delvaux will have overall leadership responsibility for JLL’s strategic direction, brand positioning and continued business growth across the Middle East and continental Africa, the statement said.

Delvaux has been at JLL for 20 years, holding a number of leadership roles.