S03

SECTION 3

ATHENS ECONOMICS – JLL

(JONES LANG LASALLE)

Section 3 – THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS IN GREECE

Thanos Spandideas, BEng. Mech. Eng. – Senior Negotiator & Project Manager
Athens Economics ltd in alliance with JLL

Thanos Spandideas is a Senior Negotiator & Project Manager with Athens Economics ltd, the company that represents JLL in Greece.

He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus.

Positions held to date include:

•  2003 – present, Senior Negotiator & Project Manager, Athens Economics Ltd

Thanos has a threefold role within the company as he is responsible for (a) project management of office fit out and  refurbishment works, (b) corporate tenancy services (including market research, new leases, renegotiations) (c) office and  industrial acquisitions and disposals. He is also responsible for the company’s IT structure and maintenance. In recent years he  has actively sought answers to sustainability questions.

• 2002 – 2003, Assistant Project Manager & Construction Supervisor in the renovation project of the Central Athens Meat Market

• 2001 – 2002, Executive – Design & Engineering Department, Kouros SA

Athens Economics – JLL

Athens Economics ltd is an economic and commercial real estate consultancy and agency that was established in 1993 to  provide a full range of services to both domestic and international business.

The company is:

• affiliated with JLL, one of the global leaders in real estate advisory, valuation and brokerage services with presence in 55 countries
• a member of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), and
• a founding board member of the Greek branch of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centres).

The company has a dedicated and multidisciplinary team (full time staff & external experts) that believe in integrity, quality  and teamwork, longstanding business relationships and in depth research based advice.

We cover all commercial property sectors (office, retail, industrial, hotels) and provide a full range of services:

• Valuations and brokers’ opinions of value
• Feasibility, market research and market entry studies
• Disposals and acquisitions
• Corporate solutions – tenant representation
• Office & industrial disposals – landlord representation
• Lease audits and rent renegotiations
• Shopping centre advice and leasing
• Consultancy and leasing services to retailers
• Project management