Naoki Yamaguchi
By Joshua Burd
JLL has strengthened its New Jersey brokerage team with the addition of Naoki Yamaguchi as a vice president.
The real estate services firm said Yamaguchi, a 20-year industry veteran, joins its ranks with a specialty in tenant representation and relationships with more than 160 multinational firms establishing operations in New Jersey. He most recently was a vice president of the commercial real estate division at Relo Redac Inc., where he collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic initiatives, manage broker teams and drive company growth, having joined in 2003 and rising to vice president.
Based in JLL’s East Rutherford office, Yamaguchi will look to leverage the firm’s resources, network and reputation to broaden service offerings, deliver client value and strategically attract new business opportunities.
“Naoki has built a reputation as one of the region’s premier brokers, with a long history of advising some of the world’s leading companies,” said Tim Greiner, executive managing director and JLL’s New Jersey brokerage lead. “His ability to leverage deep client relationships will be a tremendous asset as we continue our strategic growth across the region.”
A native of Japan with a deep understanding of the country’s business customs, Yamaguchi has successfully built a strong client portfolio and established himself as a trusted broker of choice for both Japanese corporations and multinational companies that value his professional approach, according to a news release. That includes working with global corporations such as Toyota, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma, Casio and NS Pharma, with a particular focus on assisting international companies in establishing operations in New Jersey.
He holds a bachelor of laws from Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo.
“I’m truly excited to join JLL, a global firm with a reputation for intelligent, forward-thinking brokers who collaborate to deliver great results,” Yamaguchi said. “The move will give me the opportunity to do even more for my clients, offering a higher level of service while tapping into JLL’s unmatched resources and network to help them grow and succeed.”
