CHICAGO, LONDON—Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. likes to promote from within, and has just done so again by separating the roles of president and chief executive officer and bringing in Christian Ulbrich, currently chief executive officer for the EMEA region, as its new president. Colin Dyer, who has held both positions since 2004, will remain chief executive officer of the Chicago-based company and guide its global strategy, with a particular emphasis on information technology and data strategies.

“As our firm continues to grow and the real estate industry continues to evolve, our focus on data, information and analytics becomes increasingly important,” a company spokesperson tells GlobeSt.com. “Our ability to provide integrated solutions to our clients is stronger than ever.”

In addition, Guy Grainger, currently UK chief executive, will succeed Ulbrich as EMEA chief executive officer, and Chris Ireland will take his place. All changes are effective June 1, 2016.

Ulbrich will also be nominated for election to JLL's board of directors at the annual shareholders meeting in May. As president, he will focus on driving growth through acquisitions. Ulbrich joined JLL in 2005 as managing director of JLL Germany and has held the role of EMEA chief executive officer since 2009.

“Christian is an excellent choice to be JLL president,” says Dyer. “As EMEA CEO, he has delivered sustained growth, doubling the region's revenue and increasing profits more than fourfold. He consistently earns the respect of clients and colleagues, and demonstrates a keen ability to identify future opportunities and embrace change.”

Grainger has been UK chief executive since January 2013, overseeing significant growth in revenues, profits and capabilities. He has played a leading role in developing the firm's Retail 2020 strategy and international residential capabilities.

“Guy is Colin's and my clear choice to lead the region, building on the fresh thinking and dynamic leadership that he has brought to the UK business over the last three years,” says Ulbrich.

Ireland joined JLL in 2011 as one of the joint managing partners of King Sturge. Following that merger, he became JLL's UK chairman and lead director of UK Capital Markets. Company officials say that under his leadership JLL's UK investment business saw sustained growth in profits and market share.

“The new assignments, together with the recent appointment of Anthony Couse as Asia Pacific CEO, reflect JLL's comprehensive succession planning process,” according to a company statement.

In addition, Guy Grainger, currently UK chief executive, will succeed Ulbrich as EMEA chief executive officer, and Chris Ireland will take his place. All changes are effective June 1, 2016.

“Guy is Colin's and my clear choice to lead the region, building on the fresh thinking and dynamic leadership that he has brought to the UK business over the last three years,” says Ulbrich.

“The new assignments, together with the recent appointment of Anthony Couse as Asia Pacific CEO, reflect JLL's comprehensive succession planning process,” according to a company statement.

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JLL Gets New President by Promoting From Within

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