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On April 27, 2023, Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) appointed Courtney Huggins as the new Global Treasurer, succeeding Bryan Duncan. Huggins, formerly with Canary Wharf Group, will report to CFO Karen Brennan and focus on enhancing the global treasury function, including international cash flow optimization, treasury automation, and sustainable financing strategies.

With extensive experience in treasury leadership, including significant roles at Logicor and Capita Plc, Huggins brings a wealth of knowledge in managing large-scale debt operations and implementing innovative financing frameworks. Her previous success in managing over £4 billion in debt and developing sustainability-linked finance solutions aligns with JLL's goals for financial transformation.

JLL has acquired Kensington Capital Advisors (KCA), a derivatives and structured finance advisory firm based in North Carolina, along with the Frame Financial Systems technology platform. This strategic acquisition, announced on April 18, 2023, is expected to enhance JLL's global derivatives advisory capabilities and provide a proprietary "software with a service" (SwaS) debt portfolio reporting solution. With KCA's expertise and Frame's technology, JLL aims to improve capital solutions for corporate real estate investors. The move follows JLL's earlier acquisition of HFF in 2019, which included a stake in KCA. KCA and Frame's 23 employees will integrate into JLL's Capital Markets and JLL Technologies teams, enhancing service offerings during volatile capital conditions.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) has scheduled a conference call for May 4, 2023, at 9 a.m. Eastern to discuss its first quarter 2023 results. Participants can join the call via phone at (888) 660-6392, using conference ID 5398158, or through a live webcast on the company’s Investor Relations website. The presentation slides will be available prior to the call. JLL reported annual revenues of $20.9 billion, operating globally in over 80 countries with a workforce exceeding 103,000 as of December 31, 2022. A replay of the webcast will be accessible for 12 months after the event.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) has appointed Laura Vallis as the new Head of Communications, effective April 3. Vallis comes with over 20 years of experience, having previously served as the Chief Communications Officer at Manulife and held key roles at Barclays and Dow Jones. In her new role, she will implement a globally integrated communications strategy to convey JLL's renewed brand promise: 'See a Brighter Way'. Chief Marketing Officer Siddharth Taparia emphasized Vallis's forward-thinking approach, crucial for enhancing JLL's narrative in technology and sustainability. JLL operates in over 80 countries with $20.9 billion in annual revenue.

JLL highlights the importance of collaboration between building owners and tenants to achieve sustainability goals through green leases. Their report, Green Leasing 2.0, suggests that the U.S. could save $3.3 billion annually if all leased office buildings adopted green leases. With 1.2 billion square feet of office and 2.5 billion square feet of industrial space set to expire before 2030, effective communication is crucial. JLL's research shows 42% of investors and 34% of occupiers currently implement green clauses, with plans to increase those numbers significantly by 2025.

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JLL and KBS have signed a 15,187 square foot lease with HNTB at 60 South Sixth, a premier office building in Minneapolis. This move marks HNTB's relocation from the West End to the renovated downtown space. Since 2015, KBS has invested over $24 million in upgrades, with $6.5 million spent in 2022 alone. The building features modern amenities such as floor-to-ceiling windows, a high-end fitness center, and convenient dining options. Additionally, 60 South Sixth now offers fully furnished spec suites designed for hybrid work models, enhancing its appeal to prospective tenants.