JLL appoints Amanda Brimmer as CFO, Leasing Advisory and Head of Corporate Development
Rhea-AI Summary
JLL (NYSE:JLL) appointed Amanda Brimmer as CFO, Leasing Advisory and Head of Corporate Development, effective Dec 1, 2025. Brimmer will report to CFO Kelly Howe and lead financial performance for the Leasing Advisory business while identifying and executing strategic growth opportunities across the firm.
Brimmer joins from Boston Consulting Group with more than two decades of finance and consulting experience, MBA in Finance & Strategy from Kellogg, and a record of delivering over 50 commercial diligences annually.
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- Appointment effective Dec 1, 2025
- More than two decades of finance and consulting experience
- Reportedly delivered over 50 commercial diligences annually
- Reports to CFO Kelly Howe; leads Leasing Advisory finance
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, JLL declined 0.56%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers showed mixed moves: CBRE +1.71%, FSV +1.39%, while BEKE -0.28% and CSGP -0.43%, indicating stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Leadership transition | Positive | +1.6% | LaSalle global leadership transition emphasizing continuity and internal succession. |
| Dec 03 | New partnership | Positive | +1.6% | JLL selected to manage operations for JFK's New Terminal One project. |
| Dec 01 | Management appointment | Positive | -0.6% | Appointment of Amanda Brimmer as CFO, Leasing Advisory and Head of Corporate Development. |
| Nov 25 | Market conditions update | Positive | +3.9% | Improving Global Bid Intensity Index signaling stronger real estate bidding activity. |
| Nov 17 | Industry recognition | Positive | -3.4% | Frost & Sullivan APAC and Singapore Company of the Year awards for facility management. |
Recent news typically led to moderate single-day moves, with a mix of aligned and divergent reactions, especially around awards and management changes.
Over the past month, JLL reported stronger Q3 2025 results with revenue of $6.51 billion and diluted EPS of $4.61, alongside broad-based segment growth. Subsequent news highlighted improving global bidding activity and Frost & Sullivan regional awards, reinforcing operating momentum. Management and leadership updates at LaSalle and within JLL, including the appointment of Amanda Brimmer to a senior finance and corporate development role, show ongoing organizational evolution supporting the firm’s growth agenda.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a senior leadership addition focused on Leasing Advisory finance and corporate development, complementing JLL’s recent operational momentum, including Q3 2025 revenue of $6.51 billion and diluted EPS of $4.61. Historical news shows mixed short-term price reactions to management and recognition updates, underscoring execution and integration as key watchpoints. Investors may monitor how Brimmer’s M&A and strategic finance experience influences future growth initiatives and segment performance.
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Brimmer will drive financial performance for the Leasing Advisory business and lead strategic growth initiatives for the firm
Reporting to JLL CFO Kelly Howe, Brimmer will partner with business leaders globally to drive financial growth and performance. She will also lead the identification and execution of strategic growth opportunities to strengthen JLL's market leadership position and deliver enhanced value to clients worldwide.
"Amanda's extensive finance, professional services and leadership experience will drive continued growth and enhance profitability," said Howe. "Her deep M&A and transformational program expertise will be invaluable in optimizing the firm's assets and capturing the competitive advantages of our global platform."
Brimmer brings more than two decades of experience from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she most recently served as Managing Director and Senior Partner. In this role, she led BCG's global Industrial Goods Private Investors and Private Equity practice and chaired BCG's Center for
"I'm excited to join JLL at such a dynamic time in the industry," said Brimmer. "My experience in strategic finance and M&A will help accelerate JLL's market leadership while delivering exceptional value to our clients. I look forward to partnering with teams across the organization to unlock new possibilities for sustainable growth."
Brimmer received an MBA in Finance & Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management. She currently serves as a Director for the Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and
About JLL
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of
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