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James Wakelin serves as Head of Capital Markets & Sustainability at Indurent, a UK-based property investment and development company. In his role, he leads capital raising initiatives and oversees sustainability strategies across the organization's portfolio. Wakelin brings extensive experience in real estate finance and ESG implementation, focusing on sustainable development practices and responsible investment approaches. He plays a key role in advancing Indurent's commitment to environmental stewardship while driving capital market activities to support the company's growth objectives in the property sector.

A recognised Top 100 Global Change Leader 2025, I deliver transformative decarbonisation and ESG strategies for leading global real estate investors and financial institutions. Over my career, I have advised leaders of firms including BNP Paribas, Blackstone, BlackRock, Lloyds, and HSBC, as well as governments on policy and regulation. My work spans all major markets, asset classes, and risk profiles, covering portfolios representing in aggregate over $500 billion AUM. Combining technical expertise in carbon and regulation with commercial insight and AI innovation, I am driving AI adoption across JLL’s consultancy practice to shape global sustainability standards. I hold degrees from the University of Reading and Cranfield University, and I am a member of the ULI European and UK Sustainability Product Councils, an IPF Member, sit on the EU GRESB Benchmark Committee and the UKGBC Advancing Net Zero Taskforce.