Joseph Benkiran
About Joseph Benkiran
Joseph Benkiran serves as the Lead for France, BeLux, Spain, and Italy at The Instant Group, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in real estate services and previously held various leadership roles at JLL France, contributing to growth strategies and operational resilience in Southern Europe.
Current Role at The Instant Group
Joseph Benkiran serves as Lead for France, BeLux, Spain, and Italy at The Instant Group. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's growth and expansion in Southern Europe. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and developing strategies to enhance the company's presence in these markets.
Previous Experience at JLL France
Before joining The Instant Group, Joseph Benkiran worked at JLL France for several years. He served as Head of Business Development for Project & Development Services from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director of Workplace & Design from 2017 to 2020 and Head of Design by JLL from 2020 to 2021. His roles involved managing various aspects of real estate services and design.
Educational Background
Joseph Benkiran has a solid educational foundation in architecture and business. He earned a Master's degree in Architecture from École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Lyon. Additionally, he completed Habilitation à Exercer la Maitrise d'Oeuvre en Nom Propre at École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais. He also holds an MBA from HEC Montréal and studied Digital Business Strategy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Joseph Benkiran co-founded ARCHILAB SNC, where he worked from 2006 to 2012, and SEP7S from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Board Member at Forme Studio Architecture from 2012 to 2016 and was a Member of the Board of Advisors for Nickl & Partner Architekten in France during the same period. These roles reflect his involvement in architecture and design beyond traditional employment.
Expertise in Real Estate Services
Joseph Benkiran possesses extensive experience in developing and implementing growth strategies for real estate services across international markets. His expertise includes managing client and partnership activities in multiple European regions, particularly in Belgium and Luxembourg. He has played a significant role in enhancing operational resilience and hybrid working solutions for various businesses.