JLL Appoints New Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
JLL veteran, Nashunda Williams will assume the global position and will be responsible for implementing the firm’s DEI strategy.
CHICAGO, IL – JLL has appointed Nashunda Williams to head of diversity, equity and inclusion, where she will be responsible for implementing the firm’s DEI strategy.
Within the global role, Williams will focus on identifying comprehensive actions and assessing future leadership investments to accelerate JLL’s DEI culture.
During her six-year tenure at JLL, Williams has been deeply involved in the firm’s DEI initiatives. She has led the firm’s Empower–Black Professionals network in the US for several years and she additionally founded and headed JLLT’s global diversity and inclusion committee.
At JLL, Williams has worked with dozens of clients across multiple industries to help design and implement technology strategies and solutions. She previously served as a technology advisor for the firm’s work dynamics business and she most recently served as an IT business partner within JLL Technologies.
As head of diversity, equity and inclusion, Williams will report to CEO Christian Ulbrich and she will work closely with external advisors. She assumes the role from Ingrid Jacobs, who has led the firm’s DEI strategy for the past year.
“A culture of diversity, equity and inclusion is core to our purpose of shaping the world of real estate for a better world and one of my top priorities is providing environments where all our people feel they belong,” states Ulbrich. “Nashunda’s strong background in diversity and inclusion, her proven leadership and project management skills, plus her experience working across different JLL teams around the world will help us drive deeper accountability, measurement, transparency and global connectivity for our DEI initiatives.”
“I believe that diversity, equity and inclusion connect every facet of our business and we can strengthen the power of One JLL by bringing our people together with a shared focus and commitment to DEI,” states Williams. “My goal is to advance our progress with a clear, global approach that accelerates our progress now and into the future.”
Prior to joining JLL, Williams served as a business solutions leader at CRSGroup and she served in technology management roles at Allstate. In addition, Williams previously worked in a volunteer capacity as the marketing and engagement director for BDPA, an organization focused on developing diverse work professionals and future leaders in IT and STEM.