JLL India has announced the appointment of Saurabh Bakliwal as City Head – Land & Capital Markets for the Pune region. In his new role, Saurabh will steer JLL’s land and capital market operations in Pune, one of India’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving real estate markets.
Saurabh brings more than a decade of experience in real estate advisory. He joined JLL India following a successful tenure at Cushman & Wakefield, where he served as Director and Location Head for Land & Capital Markets, Pune. At JLL, he will lead the firm's strategic advisory services, working with developers, landowners, investors, and real estate funds on high-impact transactions and investments.
In his role, Bakliwal will focus on structuring land transactions through diverse models, including outright sales, joint development agreements (JDAS), joint ventures, and forward sales. He will also advise on the disposal of core and pre-leased assets, managing developer-to-developer transactions, and facilitating complex capital market deals, including debt syndication, private equity, and structured finance.
At Cushman & Wakefield, Bakliwal played a key role in shaping the firm’s land and capital market offerings in Pune over three years. He was instrumental in closing marquee deals and fostering long-term relationships with domestic and international stakeholders.
