Nilesh Patel

Nilesh Patel is a seasoned professional in retail leasing and commercial real estate, currently serving as the National Director - Retail Leasing for JLL in New Zealand since January 2019. With a distinguished career, Nilesh has cultivated robust connections with international and national retail landlords and tenants, leveraging extensive knowledge and leadership skills to elevate the JLL Retail brand. Previous roles include Executive Director and Senior Director at JLL, where responsibilities encompassed managing Auckland's Metropolitan Sales and Retail Leasing business. Nilesh has also held significant positions at Colliers International and CBRE, specializing in retail sales and leasing across Central Auckland. Nilesh holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Property Conjoint Degree from The University of Auckland and is a licensed real estate agent.