JLL UK announced that Stephanie Hyde has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer after serving in the role since 2021. Matt Richards has been appointed as her successor as leader of the UK operation, while retaining his responsibilities as chief executive of capital markets for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Hyde, who joined JLL in 2021 from PwC, is said to be leaving to pursue other opportunities. In 2023 she expanded her role to be CEO, Markets Advisory, EMEA alongside her UK CEO role
Matthew Richards is a leading figure in real estate investment strategy at JLL, overseeing the planning, development and execution of clients’ real estate investment strategies.
With a comprehensive background in Capital Markets, Matthew is committed to ensuring clients receive sophisticated and specialized advice as real estate continues to emerge as a prominent asset class attracting significant investment. He also has oversight of JLL operations in the Nordics and Switzerland and the EMEA Valuations function. Beyond his leadership role at JLL, Matthew is an industry thought leader. He regularly contributes to major real estate publications, speaks at global conferences and is an active supporter of the Urban Land Institute.
Matthew joined JLL in 1998. Over the course of his career, he has worked across all areas of Capital Markets, progressively taking on more roles and responsibilities. In 2017, he was appointed to lead JLL’s entire Capital Markets business in EMEA, a role that has allowed him to shape the company’s strategic direction and deepen its client relationships. He has been instrumental in expanding the range of services JLL provides, moving beyond traditional property transactions to a more diversified set of offerings tailored to meet clients’ evolving needs.
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