JLL has appointed Claire Macken Head of UK Commercial Valuation Advisory. Having joined JLL as a graduate in 2007 Claire was most recently Head of Investor Clients for its UK Commercial Valuation Advisory team. Claire succeeds Ollie Saunders who has been appointed Head of Alternatives, Valuation Advisory, EMEA.

She will lead the 140-strong team to deliver innovative solutions to JLL's investor and lender clients. During her tenure at JLL Claire has also worked in its capital markets and leasing teams establishing a strong track record for delivering consistent services to some of its most important clients including British Land and Hammerson. Claire is passionate about modernising the valuation profession and was actively involved in the RICS Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations which comes into effect in April 2023.