News release

Joff Sharpe appointed as global operations lead for JLL Flex

JLL has recruited co-founder of British Land’s Storey to bolster its global flexible space platform

July 06, 2021

JLL has recruited Joff Sharpe to lead global operations for JLL Flex as part of its continued expansion of services dedicated to flexible office space.

The former chief operating officer at British Land and co-founder of its flexible space platform Storey will take responsibility for expanding JLL Flex’s platform and supporting the sites that it manages on behalf of its investor, owner and occupier clients.

Prior to his time at British Land, Joff spent over 20 years in a variety of senior roles working for blue chip companies such as Mars, PepsiCo, News International and Vodafone. Since 2020 his work has focussed on private equity, proptech, communications and sustainability.

The latest research from JLL predicted that by 2030 30% of all office space will be flexible in some way and this latest appointment underscores its commitment to and belief in the importance of flex as a fundamental part of the future of office space.

Ben Munn, global lead of JLL Flex, said: “I am delighted to welcome Joff to the JLL Flex team. His experience at British Land, with Storey, and beyond, will help us build a flexible platform that creates value for our landlord clients and occupier customers alike and further underlines our view that flex is the future of the office sector.”

Joff Sharpe, global operations lead for JLL Flex, added: “I’m excited to be joining JLL as it embraces this new area of opportunity. I look forward to driving growth with the team, for JLL and our clients.”


About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.6 billion in 2020, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 91,000 as of March 31, 2021. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.