JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory

Daniel Malacchini has been appointed by JLL as the Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management for the Asia Pacific region within its Project and Development Services sector.

Operating from Singapore, Malacchini will oversee the transition of JLL's current cost management services into an independently delivered cost advisory and quantity surveying service across Asia Pacific. This role will see him working closely with JLL's global team to align with the company's global and regional strategies for business growth in this area.

The function he heads will focus on delivering a dedicated service that employs a collaborative and methodical approach aimed at enhancing strategic delivery and value while mitigating risks. JLL plans to achieve these outcomes by offering comprehensive cost advisory and management solutions, which will include detailed cost planning, prioritisation of funds towards client objectives, and the implementation of effective early warning and commercial controls.

"We see sizable opportunities to further integrate our global cost management workstream, driving consistency and standardisation across the cost management discipline in Asia Pacific and believe creating this function regionally will create advantages and new efficiencies for our diverse client base. Daniel's wealth of experience and proven track record make him an invaluable addition to our team," stated Martin Hinge, Executive Managing Director of JLL's Project and Development Services, Asia Pacific.

The announcement of Malacchini's appointment coincides with the establishment of a dedicated cost advisory and quantity surveying team in Singapore, under the direction of Chu Wen Kai, the newly appointed Cost Advisory & Quantity Surveying Country Director for Singapore. This team, which now includes 12 experienced leaders, will focus on project delivery in sectors such as asset enhancement works, industrial and logistics, retail, office, life sciences, and workplace environments.

Daniel Malacchini brings to JLL more than 28 years of expertise as a quantity surveyor and cost manager, having delivered projects for major international and local clients across various sectors. His prior role as Managing Director for another prominent quantity surveying firm saw him manage operations in six countries and guide a team of 250 employees. Malacchini is also a Certified QS Associate Member and a committee member in Region 1 of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Malacchini expressed confidence in JLL's ability to deliver risk mitigation and strategic commercial planning for clients, saying, "By leveraging JLL's diverse talent pool from different streams, expertise and specializations across our business, we are unrivalled in our ability to help clients with risk mitigation, strategic commercial planning, and getting the best value for money. Our Singapore team is operational, growing, and well-positioned to serve our clients' businesses."