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LL has announced several senior leadership appointments, effective July 1, 2025. Karen Brennan, who has served as Chief Financial Officer for the past five years and sits on JLL's Global Executive Board, will take on a new role as CEO of JLL's Leasing Advisory business globally.

    Christian Ulbrich, President and CEO of JLL, praised Brennan's leadership skills and strategic vision, saying her appointment recognizes her contributions to the company's success. Kelly Howe, currently Chief Financial Officer for JLL's Leasing Advisory business, will succeed Brennan as CFO and join JLL's Global Executive Board.

    Ulbrich highlighted Howe's ability to drive value through strategic insights and execution, citing her experience at Boston Consulting Group where she held various leadership roles, including North America CFO. Andy Poppink, current CEO of Leasing Advisory, will assume the role of CEO for EMEA and APAC, reporting to Brennan based in Europe.

    Karen Brennan has over 25 years of experience with JLL, serving as Chief Financial Officer since 2020. She previously led LaSalle's $22 billion AUM pan-European private equity real estate investment management business. Brennan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola University Maryland and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

    Kelly Howe has over two decades of experience in professional services, most recently as North America CFO at Boston Consulting Group. She holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington.