Knight Frank raids JLL for new portfolio solutions head

Knight Frank has appointed Giulia Grigolato as head of global portfolio solutions, EMEA. Grigolato joins from JLL and brings more than 13 years of experience in corporate real estate strategy and portfolio management. Known for fostering cross-border collaboration, Grigolato has a track record of ensuring consistency in service delivery across regions while maintaining a deep understanding of local market dynamics. In her new role, Grigolato will focus on expanding and strengthening Knight Frank’s global portfolio solutions offering across EMEA, prioritising value-driven solutions that enhance portfolio performance and support corporate clients in achieving their long-term real estate objectives. She will lead strategic initiatives to deepen client relationships, drive innovation, and ensure seamless service delivery across key markets. Philipp Ueberschaer, EMEA head of occupier strategy and solutions at Knight Frank, said: “Giulia’s appointment reflects our ambition to build the world’s most respected and collaborative occupier platform. In a market like this, we see a massive opportunity to take a contra-cyclical position and accelerate our growth. Her deep understanding of corporate real estate and her ability to navigate complex global challenges make her a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen our global portfolio solutions platform across EMEA.” Grigolato added: “The firm’s dedication to delivering tailored, value-driven real estate solutions resonates strongly with me. I look forward to collaborating with our teams and clients across the region to drive innovation and unlock new opportunities.”