João Pedra Soares is a seasoned professional in real estate capital markets, currently serving as a Director within JLL's Capital Markets division in Portugal. He leads the Development team, specializing in land and development project transactions. Over the past seven years, his team has successfully organized sales processes exceeding €1 billion, establishing itself as a market leader in Portugal. João joined JLL in 2017 as a Trainee, quickly progressing to Consultant and eventually assuming leadership roles within the company. With a strong foundation in real estate investment, João brings extensive experience in managing complex transactions, conducting in-depth market analyses, and crafting strategic development feasibility assessments. He holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, as well as postgraduate degrees in Corporate Finance from Nova School of Business and Economics and in Real Estate Management and Valuation from ISEG - certified by RICS and recognized by TEGOVA. João’s connection to the real estate industry began in 2014, when he started working in private real estate investment. During this time, he gained valuable hands-on experience in property acquisitions, asset repositioning, lease management, and asset disposals, further enriching his expertise in the sector.