Bob Knakal Leaves JLL

JLL has let go Bob Knakal, a high New York Metropolis industrial actual property dealer, The Actual Deal reported. As Senior Managing Director, Knakal led the New York Personal Capital Group.

The information comes simply days after the New York Instances printed a profile story on Knakal, on Feb. 11. The article centered on his skilled path, ranging from his beginnings in Manhattan in 1984 and highlighting subsequent main offers. The piece additionally offered insights into how the funding gross sales dealer works.

Bob Knakal, along with Paul Massey, based Massey Knakal Realty Providers in 1988, after Knakal left CB Richard Ellis. The boutique brokerage agency, recognized for midsize workplace, retail and condominium constructing gross sales, was then acquired by Cushman & Wakefield in 2014 for $100 million. Knakal acted as Chairman of New York Funding Gross sales on the firm till 2018, when he was terminated a couple of days earlier than the tip of his contract. Knakal joined the JLL staff that very same yr.