Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) announced that Susan Gore was elected as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors effective 22 May 2024.
She will serve as a member of the Audit and Risk and Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committees.
Susan brings over 30 years of accounting, auditing and finance experience to the JLL Board. She held various leadership roles at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) during her 33-year tenure with the firm.
“JLL is excited to welcome Susan Gore to the Board. Her expertise on emerging technologies, combined with her deep understanding of accounting and finance, will greatly contribute to our strategic initiatives and reinforce our commitment to providing exceptional client services.”
Christian Ulbrich, JLL CEO
Most recently, she served as the Managing Partner of PwC’s Global Technology and Information Security organisation from 2016 until 2022. She previously served as the Global Assurance Chief Operations Officer and PwC’s US Assurance Transformation Leader.
Previously, she was an Assurance partner providing professional accounting services to clients ranging from high-growth startups to large multi-nationals.
From 2001 to 2006, Susan was the Chief Financial Officer of a late-stage venture backed software company and a Portfolio Advisor for a Silicon Valley Venture Capital firm.
Susan brings global leadership experience in technology and security services and executing digital transformation initiatives to the JLL Board. She also brings significant experience in finance, human capital, and operational planning.
Additionally, Susan has experience advising boards of directors and board committees, providing valuable insights and guidance on audit effectiveness and efficiencies.
Susan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
“Susan brings extensive leadership experience in executing digital transformation initiatives to JLL.
“Her deep expertise in accounting and finance will be invaluable in strengthening our global operating platform and driving JLL’s continued growth strategy.”
Siddharth N. (Bobby) Mehta, Chairman of the JLL Board of Directors
Board changes
In another change to JLL’s Board, Ann Marie Petach did not stand for re-election. She served as a Director since 2015 and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee from 2016 through 2023.
In addition to Siddharth, Susan and Christian, JLL’s Board members include Hugo Bagué, Matthew Carter, Jr., Tina Ju, Bridget Macaskill, Deborah H. McAneny, Moses Ojeisekhoba, Jeetu Patel, Larry Quinlan and Efrain Rivera.
Across the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, JLL is a leading player in the real estate market.
The firm has worked in 35 Middle Eastern and African countries and has advised clients on over US$ 1tn worth of real estate, hospitality and infrastructure developments. The company employs over 100 people internationally.
In April, Ajman DED signed a contract with JLL. The contract will anticipate the future of the real estate sector in Ajman, enhance its competitiveness, and create new opportunities for success by developing the company’s innovative and flexible capabilities.
