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| Carolina Bernal |
NEW YORK CITY, NY – JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group announced two key additions to its New York City office: Carolina Bernal as Senior Director and Mackenzie Melikian as Senior Associate.
Bernal and Melikian will focus on New York City hotel
investment sales advisory while also contributing to national investment sales
and strategic initiatives.
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| Mackenzie Melikian |
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| Kevin Davis |
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| Patrick Saade |
“We're excited to welcome Carolina and Mackenzie to our team,” said Davis. "Their addition, coupled with my increased involvement as I assume day-to-day responsibility for this market, will significantly strengthen our New York City investment sales capabilities.”
Bernal joins JLL from Hodges Ward Elliott, where she was a Director in the Hospitality Investment Advisory practice. At Hodges Ward Elliott, Bernal spearheaded the execution of 21 portfolio and single asset transactions, covering over 31,000 hotel rooms and totaling $7.8 billion in investment sales and debt/equity placement.
In additional, her background
includes roles at HFF, Xenia Hotels & Resorts, CNL Financial Group and
Protiviti. Bernal holds a B.S. in business administration with a finance
concentration from the University of Central Florida.
Melikian was previously an Associate in the Investment Sales and Capital Markets/Loan Sales group at Hodges Ward Elliott.
In that role, Melikian orchestrated the production of valuations and offering memorandums totaling approximately $14 billion in asset value for offices nationwide, with a dedicated focus on New York, WashingtonD.C. and Chicago, closing about $700 million during her two years at the firm.
Her previous experience also encompasses her role as an Analyst at Hodges Ward Elliott, an internship with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and project development work with MAK Construction, a family company.
A Cornell University graduate,
Melikian earned a B.S. in hotel administration, concentrating in development,
with minors in real estate and design as well as design and environmental
analysis. She was also a four-year Cornell Traditions Fellow.
Dan Peek
“Carolina and Mackenzie joining our New York City team marks a significant step in our strategy to deepen our local market expertise while enhancing our national capabilities,” said Peek.
“As we see increased
interest in the New York and broader US hospitality market from domestic and
international investors, their insights will be crucial in helping our clients
navigate opportunities and challenges in this environment.”
"Carolina's addition to JLL’s Global Hotel Desk
further enhances our ability to connect global capital with compelling
hospitality deals, consolidating the team's expertise and further reinforcing
JLL's leadership in international hotel transactions," added Saade.
CONTACT:
Grace Lewis
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