Jeff Jacobson

Jeff Jacobson is an Adjunct Professor of Real Estate, specializing in international real estate investments and global market strategies. He currently holds a leadership role in academic instruction while maintaining a prominent career as a global real estate investment executive.

Education: Jeff holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University. His professional background includes over a decade as Global Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle Investment Management, where he expanded assets under management from $43 billion to over $70 billion, implemented scalable investment strategies, and revitalized regional operations in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Research Interests: Focuses on cross-border real estate investment risks/opportunities, macroeconomic factors influencing real estate markets, and legal/transparency frameworks across jurisdictions. Teaches International Real Estate (REAL-455-5), analyzing global private equity funds, listed real estate companies, and cross-border investment decisions.

Awards: None explicitly listed in available records.

Advising/Grants: No academic advising or grant details provided. Professional achievements include leadership roles in INREV’s Management Board and industry policy groups.

Labs/Teams: Oversees global investment committees spanning 25 countries during his tenure at LaSalle, focusing on acquisition/disposition strategies and portfolio optimization.