JLL India ropes in Lata Pillai to lead India Capital Markets team

Property consultancy firm JLL India has appointed Lata Pillai as Head of Capital Markets, India with effect from July 15.

Based in Mumbai, Pillai will advise domestic and international clients on investments and financing solutions in real estate.

Her appointment further strengthens JLL’s capabilities in one of Asia Pacific’s most active investment geographies and marks a new phase of growth as the market continues to evolve, JLL India said in a release.


Lata will be responsible for leading a diverse team and driving strategy for the India Capital Markets business, which will include supporting growth in cross-regional capital flows and overseeing the asset management and strategic advisory business lines.

“Lata’s rich experience in real estate and finance paired with a strong network will provide a more diversified offering to our clients, thereby addressing their needs across a range of asset classes and geographies,” said Radha Dhir, CEO & Country Head, India, JLL.

Pillai has 30 years of experience in banking and real estate space. Prior to joining JLL, she worked at ICICI Bank, where she was instrumental in building its real estate finance desk. At Deutsche Bank, Lata was head of their Commercial Real Estate group. She has also worked with Edelweiss Financial Services and Yes Bank in senior leadership positions.