Wrench to continue to run firm’s New York international desk
NEW YORK, NY – June 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Giles Wrench, who heads the international desk for Jones Lang LaSalle in New York, has been promoted to international director. He joins the firm’s select group of international directors who are recognized for delivering exceptional results for clients and driving the firm’s growth.
Wrench, 39, oversees a team of real estate professionals in New York who leverage Jones Lang LaSalle’s international platform of services to support U.S. clients with real estate needs across the globe. He has been involved in real estate transactions across Europe, Asia and the Americas and is regarded as an expert in the field of international real estate.
“Our International Directors have built successful careers connecting with clients and colleagues across the world to create superior value,” said Colin Dyer, chief executive officer of Jones Lang LaSalle. “As we congratulate them on achieving this latest distinction, we expect them to use their skills and experience to generate continued growth and lead us into new markets and service areas.”
Prior to joining Jones Lang LaSalle, Wrench was an executive vice president with The Staubach Co., where he oversaw the partnership between Staubach and DTZ, its international joint-venture partner. Earlier, he served with BNP Paribas S.A.
Wrench received a bachelor’s degree in real estate from the University of Westminster in London. He earned a certificate in real estate finance and investment from New York University. Wrench is an active member of the New York Chapter of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Jones Lang LaSalle is a leader in the New York tri-state commercial real estate market, with more than 1,700 of the most recognized industry experts offering brokerage, capital markets, facilities management, consulting, and project and development services. In 2010, the New York tri-state team completed approximately 17 million square feet in lease transactions, completed capital markets transactions valued at $861 million, managed projects valued at more than $5.8 billion, and oversaw a property and facilities management portfolio of 83.5 million square feet.
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2010 global revenue of more than $2.9 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from more than 1,000 locations worldwide, including 185 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $43 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our website, http://www.joneslanglasalle.com/.
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