As global companies continue to grow their operations and outsource their corporate real estate functions in Latin America, JLL is expanding its corporate client expertise in the region with the appointment of Washington Luiz Botelho de Souza. Based in São Paulo, Botelho de Souza will lead the firm’s Corporate Solutions business in Latin America, which includes services such as facilities management, occupancy planning and real estate portfolio management.
“As more multi-national companies look to expand their global footprints in Latin America, there is an increasing need to drive productivity throughout the real estate portfolio,” said Joe Stolarski, Executive Managing Director, Americas Corporate Solutions, JLL. “Adding Washington will not only deepen our region-specific expertise, but will also ensure we continue to deliver a globally integrated platform for our clients across all industries and sectors in the region.”
Botelho de Souza brings more than 30 years of experience to JLL. Prior to joining the firm, he served as CEO of ISS Brazil, where he grew the organization’s facility services to a team of more than 20,000 employees. He also held diverse leadership roles in his more than 20 years at Xerox in Brazil and the U.S., overseeing the company’s growth in 120 emerging countries including those in Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe.
