Mark Wynne-Smith has been promoted from EMEA CEO to global CEO for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels (JLL Hotels), effective January 1, 2012.
He replaces Arthur de Haast in the role, who will become chairman of JLL’s Hotels business and continue his lead role for Jones Lang LaSalle’s International Capital Group.
De Haast commented: “We have an excellent Hotels business supported by a first-class platform right around the world. There are some challenging market conditions out there at present, but looking both at our track record and the longer-term view, we see a great opportunity to continue to build our client relationships, keep on delivering the highest standards of advice and drive further growth in this business.
“Mark is very highly respected across the Hotels sector and is the ideal person to lead the next step in the evolution of our Hotels business”.
Wynne-Smith added: “I am excited by the opportunity to lead our Global Hotels business after several years in my current EMEA role. I believe we have an unrivalled mix of expertise in all the aspects required to deliver the very best real estate advice to our clients across their international hotel portfolios”.
Christoph Härle and Jon Hubbard will share the EMEA leadership remit, expanding on their existing management roles, with both joining Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels’ Global Board.
Also joining the Hotels Board is Thierry Loué, while also continuing in his existing role as chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Middle East & North Africa business.
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