Christine Chao

Director, Marketing & Communications

Christine leads marketing and communications for JLL Spark. She is responsible for elevating the Spark brand within the venture capital, tech, and real estate communities by developing and executing the media strategy for the global venture fund. Christine also partners with the JLL and JLL Technologies corporate communications teams to amplify internal awareness of Spark.

Prior to joining the JLL Spark team, Christine was the communications lead for BakerHughesC3.ai, a joint venture developing industrial AI and machine learning. Before that, she managed marketing programs for tech and consulting firms.

Christine holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. 


Location

San Francisco, California USA

Favorite building

Cathedral de Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy

Hobbies

Exploring new cultures and watching her kids play sports.

Latest posts

  • Spark Notes and a feature on ConTech portfolio company OpenSpace

    Recent challenges in our industry have only accelerated the need for innovation, particularly in construction technology. With tighter margins, a push for greater efficiency, and an increasing focus on sustainability, we’re witnessing a surge in adoption of new solutions that promise to reshape how we build and renovate.

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  • Spark Notes and and a highlight of our ConTech investment theme

    Recent challenges in our industry have only accelerated the need for innovation, particularly in construction technology. With tighter margins, a push for greater efficiency, and an increasing focus on sustainability, we’re witnessing a surge in adoption of new solutions that promise to reshape how we build and renovate.

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  • Spark Notes and an evaluation of JLL’s Future of Work survey

    As the recent JLL Future of Work survey illustrates, the complexities of where and how work will be performed are making life complicated for real estate decision makers around the world. JLL Spark Managing Partner Raj Singh shares an evaluation of the survey results and the innovative PropTech solutions available to drive workplace excellence, however…

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  • Spark Notes, featuring insights on our investment in PROBIS

    Our recent investment in PROBIS emphasizes JLL’s commitment to CRE innovation, specifically in real estate development. JLL Spark Principal Sean Wright explains why PROBIS stands out among its competitors, embodying numerous advantages for JLL and its clients

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  • Spark Notes and and why we invested in Ren Systems

    JLL is committed to tech-enabling its core business and transforming the commercial real estate industry by investing in cutting-edge PropTech solutions. One such solution is JLL Spark’s newest addition to the fund, Ren Systems.

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  • Spark Notes and a feature on VergeSense, the occupancy intelligence platform

    Smart building technology has become essential for enterprises as the corporate world continues to define the new meaning of work, especially for “return to office” strategies.

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