JLL today announces it has hired Donna West as Senior Vice President of Project and Development Services (PDS). Based in the firm’s Atlanta office, West brings more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience to the role, where she will manage the critical components of project planning and execution, expanding the team and strengthening JLL’s capabilities and client relationships with corporate office occupiers.

As part of her new role, West will lead new initiatives across Atlanta, overseeing projects from initial planning to completion. Prior to joining JLL, she served as Senior Project Director at Cushman & Wakefield, where she was on the leadership team and oversaw project management operations and developed strategic project plans throughout Atlanta. Over the course of her career, she has successfully led multi-million-dollar projects for corporate headquarters, law firms, medical practices and a wide range of professional service organizations. 

“I’m thrilled to begin this next chapter in my career and to lead a talented team of project managers dedicated to delivering the exceptional results that JLL is known for," said West. “As we look ahead to a new year, Atlanta’s strong market fundamentals and evolving professional services landscape creates tremendous opportunities to redefine the workplace experience. I’m eager to lead, collaborate and contribute to an amazing team, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together.”

A seasoned leader with LEED AP certification, West brings deep expertise to large complex interior projects. Most recently, West led a project for Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP’s offices at 1100 Peachtree in Midtown, Atlanta. The project was coordinated around a complex building repositioning and included an occupied renovation where several cutting-edge multiuse rooms were built on the client-facing floor. West stated that “law firms are becoming more forward-thinking in their approach to office space as younger associates enter the workforce.” 

 “Donna’s industry background and established knowledge of the Atlanta market will be influential in strengthening our position across the metro area,” said Rachel Martin, JLL Senior Vice President and Project Management Leader. “The addition of Donna marks a new chapter for our group, as we are eager to grow our Atlanta team and launch new projects in the market.” 

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