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JLL (NYSE: JLL) has appointed Catherine Clay as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors, effective May 21, 2025. Clay, currently serving as Executive Vice President, Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets, brings extensive experience in derivatives markets, digital assets, data analytics, and financial technology. She will serve on the Audit and Risk, Compensation, and Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committees.

Prior to her current role, Clay held executive positions at Cboe, leading digital assets and information solutions. She joined Cboe through its 2015 acquisition of LiveVol, where she served as CEO. Clay holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado.

JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced key senior leadership changes effective July 1, 2025. Karen Brennan, current CFO and Global Executive Board member, has been appointed as CEO of JLL's Leasing Advisory business globally. Brennan brings over 25 years of experience at JLL to her new role.

Kelly Howe, currently CFO of JLL's Leasing Advisory business, will be promoted to company-wide CFO and join the Global Executive Board. Howe joined JLL in January 2024 with 23 years of experience at Boston Consulting Group. Additionally, Andy Poppink, current CEO of Leasing Advisory, will transition to CEO of Leasing Advisory for EMEA and APAC regions, reporting to Brennan, and will step down from the Global Executive Board.

JLL (NYSE: JLL) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Participants can join via phone by dialing (888) 660-6392 with conference ID 5398158, or through the live webcast available on the company's Investor Relations website at ir.jll.com.

Presentation slides will be accessible on the Events & Presentations section of the IR website before the webcast begins. The webcast replay will remain available for 12 months following the event. Participants are advised to dial in 10 minutes before the call start time.

JLL (NYSE: JLL) has released its Global Office Fit-Out Costs Guide 2025, revealing that 59% of organizations globally plan to increase investment in space design over the next five years. The report analyzes data from 68 cities in 40 countries, showing that office fit-out costs have increased across all regions, with North America commanding the highest average at $3,070/sqm compared to the global average of $1,830/sqm.

Key findings indicate that builder works account for 37% of global fit-out costs, while Mechanical & Electrical expenses represent 20-45%. The study reveals growing demand for sustainable fit-outs, with 60% of markets reporting increased client inquiries. Despite economic uncertainties, companies are optimistic about growth, though challenges persist including labor shortages, material availability, and geopolitical instability.

JLL (NYSE: JLL) has received three prestigious awards from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in 2024, reinforcing its position as the global leader in WELL services. The company earned the 2024 WELL AP Impact Award for having the most WELL Accredited Professionals and WELL Faculty globally.

Two JLL employees received individual recognition: Annalise Dum won WELL AP of the Year, and Melinda Mandla received the Changemaker Award. The company's Sustainability Consulting team has delivered over 105 million square feet of WELL-certified space for clients. As of 2024, JLL maintains 23 WELL-certified offices globally, with 15 achieving WELL Platinum certification, the highest possible rating.

These achievements build upon JLL's previous recognitions, including the 2023 Global WELL Leadership Award and WELL Concept Leadership Award, as well as multiple awards in 2022 including WELL Enterprise Provider of the Year.