JTRE London has appointed former Knight Frank partner James Keegan as head of acquisitions.
Keegan, who has more than 17 years’ industry experience, was most recently the co-founder and director of sustainable development company AutumnHill.
Prior to that, he was a partner at Knight Frank for 15 years overseeing the Central London development team, where he worked on a number of high-profile acquisitions and disposals including the sale of Battersea Power Station.
Nigel Fleming, joint MD of JTRE London, said: “James’s experience and credibility in the market speaks for itself, we are delighted to add such a well-regarded individual to the team. His experience and expertise will be invaluable as we commence our next chapter.
“Ensuring we acquire the right land underpins everything we do and sets the tone for future success. James joins us with an exceptional track record, working at the highest level with some of London’s development industry powerhouses and landmark projects. We have now built up a seriously experienced team and when twinned with the significant backing from JTRE, we are able to compete with the more established names across PCL to unlock potential and transform complex underutilised sites.”
Keegan added: “It is hard not to be inspired by the incredible growth story of JTRE London. I am particularly impressed by the emphasis on delivering exceptional architecturally designed buildings and place making, which ensures projects deliver real quality and make a positive impact on London. The appeal to work for an agile and driven business was too good to turn down and I am incredibly pleased to join at this pivotal time as we look to secure new acquisitions.”
