JLL has named Kevin MacKenzie as president, Americas Capital Markets, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

MacKenzie will succeed Jody Thornton in this position, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman, Americas Capital Markets, continuing oversight of various initiatives.

MacKenzie began his career as an analyst in the Dallas office in 2004 and was promoted to a role in production just one year later. He held various roles (at HFF and JLL) across the company, first moving to co-head the Orange County office in 2011, followed by overseeing the Los Angeles and the Pacific Northwest offices, then later, head of the West region.

He was added to the executive committee (HFF) in 2018 and was pivotal in the growth of national initiatives such as strategic transactions and private capital. Most recently, he held the position of Head of Production for JLL Capital Markets.

As part of the player coach model, MacKenzie has been a top producer for 10+ years, executing in excess of 925 transactions totaling more than $35 billion, across all property sectors and regions of the U.S. MacKenzie consistently originates and leads complex transactions across debt, equity and sales. In his new role he will continue to work with clients on capital markets transactions while assisting in the strategic growth of their businesses and objectives.