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ay Johnson has been named Principal and Executive Managing Director of Healthcare Services at Avison Young, where he will steer the firm’s U.S. healthcare expansion. The seasoned professional, with over three decades in the industry, will focus on broadening the client roster, strengthening the national presence, and extending the global reach of Avison Young’s healthcare platform. He will operate from Atlanta and sit on the company’s U.S. Executive Committee.

    “Healthcare is undergoing a profound shift driven by changing patient demands, technology, and population growth,” said Harry Klaff, U.S. President of Avison Young. “Jay’s deep expertise will help us guide clients through this pivotal era and build a world‑class healthcare real estate platform.”

    Johnson’s background includes senior roles at JLL, Transwestern, CBRE, and Ernst & Young. As JLL’s National Director of Healthcare Markets, he advised hospitals, physician groups, REITs, private equity, and pension funds across brokerage, capital markets, development, valuation, consulting, and property management.

    “I’m excited to leverage Avison Young’s client‑focused, tech‑driven approach to deliver innovative solutions for the evolving healthcare sector,” Johnson said. “By fostering cross‑sector collaboration and nurturing talent nationwide, I look forward to growing our already strong team and helping clients succeed.”

    The appointment signals Avison Young’s intensified focus on healthcare real estate, a market buoyed by demographic changes, care delivery innovation, and the growing integration of real estate with long‑term health system strategy. With Johnson at the helm, the firm aims to align its services more closely with the critical objectives of healthcare providers and investors navigating today’s dynamic landscape.