Investment sales broker Bob Knakal was let go from JLL after a six-year tenure, Hiten Samtani broke the news of Knakal’s departure in a tweet. Known for handling deals totaling approximately $22 billion, Knakal’s departure followed the publication of a New York Times profile highlighting his extensive map collection. 

Knakal, who joined JLL in 2018, previously worked at Cushman & Wakefield after the acquisition of his firm, Massey Knakal Realty Services, for $100 million in 2015. His termination from C&W occurred just before his contract was set to expire. Knakal began his brokerage career in 1984 and co-founded Massey Knakal in 1988 with Paul Massey. 

JLL experienced recent departures of key talent, notably office brokers Steven Rotter and Howard Hersch, who were recruited by Newmark in late January. Knakal’s exit marks another significant change in the brokerage industry following Darcy Stacom’s departure from CBRE last week after a 22-year tenure, as she ventured to establish her own firm.