Shai is the head of JLL's Japan Capital Markets – International Capital, where he covers the firm’s strategic clients and international institutions investing or looking to invest in Japan. After launching and managing several funds in Japan, Shai now supports investors in formulating their investment thesis for Japan, partnering with local stakeholders, and sourcing acquisitions.

Prior to that, Shai was a Senior Vice President at a Japanese asset and fund management firm, where he was also a member of the firm’s managing committee.

Shai started his real estate career at a New York investment bank, where he was involved in over USD 12 billion in commercial real estate debt and equity transactions.

Upon returning to Japan, Shai joined a global advisory firm, pursuing tenant representation, land acquisitions, equity raises, portfolio management, and investment sales opportunities.

Shai is a PhD candidate and holds a master’s degree in real estate finance and investment from New York University, and a BA in Management and East Asian Studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Tel Aviv University.

Shai is a New York licensed real estate salesperson (inactive).