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The real estate consultant Jones Lang LaSalle has announced that real estate team of Sal Oppenheim in Switzerland has passed former part of the company since last February 1, 2011. For Jones Lang LaSalle, the incorporation of the 11 verified and prestigious real estate professionals is the milestone of having a physical presence in Switzerland through an office in Zurich.
Jan Eckert, formerly responsible for Sal Oppenheim Real Estate has been named CEO of the new company. The company will focus on operations management and real estate structures, the valuation of assets and real estate, advising on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic and organizational advice in the field of promotion and property management.
Christian Ulbricht, CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa of Jones Lang LaSalle, said: “Switzerland is an extremely interesting market for Jones Lang LaSalle, not only as a source of real estate capital, but also as a center where real estate services. Having a delegation and an experienced team in Zurich will enable us to participate the development and growth of the Swiss property market. Moreover, our experience in international markets and our network of employees and offices allow us to help the Swiss capital to address and participate in housing markets around the world. “
Jan Eckert, next CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle in Switzerland, said: “Jones Lang LaSalle is a global leader in integrated services for homeowners, renters and property investors is the ideal choice for us as partners. We look forward to advancing the development and integration of our local knowledge and services with those of Jones Lang LaSalle. “
Jones Lang LaSalle will continue its successful and longstanding collaboration with Koon Mueller & Partner in Zurich and Schofield & Partners in Geneva.