LaSalle Investment Management, the global investment management business of JLL (NYSE: JLL), today announces a planned leadership transition – with Brad Gries promoted to Global CEO, and Tim Kessler to President, both effective January 1, 2026. Current Global CEO Mark Gabbay will transition his role to Executive Chairman following a successful tenure that included navigating the platform through the global pandemic and the current real estate cycle.
Brad Gries will assume the role of Global CEO and continue as Head of the Americas. Gries is based in Chicago and has been a member of LaSalle’s Global Management Committee since 2021. His strategic thinking, experience and deep understanding of the business globally will position him to lead LaSalle’s continued growth and evolution. Gries will report to Richard Bloxam, CEO, JLL Capital Markets and member of JLL’s Global Executive Board.
Tim Kessler, also based in Chicago, has been promoted to President of LaSalle, in addition to his current role as Global COO. He has been a member of LaSalle’s Global Management Committee since 2018, Kessler will report to Gries and continue to work closely with him in developing and executing LaSalle’s global strategy. His comprehensive knowledge of the business and collaborative leadership approach will be instrumental as the firm continues to expand.
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