Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 27, 2002

Christopher Peacock – Jones Lang Lasalle Inc (jll)

CHRISTOPHER A. PEACOCK is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., the world's leading real estate services and investment management firm with approximately 7,200 employees based in more than 100 key markets on five continents. In this capacity, Mr. Peacock is responsible for shaping the vision, business objectives and growth strategies of Jones Lang LaSalle, the industry's single-source provider of comprehensive global real estate services. Mr. Peacock also serves on the Board of Directors and the Co-Investment Capital Allocation Committee. In addition, he is Chairman of the firm's Management Executive Committee, the policy-making board that also develops and guides the successful implementation of growth strategies for each regional and global business of Jones Lang LaSalle. Mr. Peacock served as the first Chief Operating Officer of Jones Lang LaSalle from 1999-2001 and led the integration of the firm's business operations. Prior to Jones Lang LaSalle, he was the International Chief Executive Officer of Jones Lang Wootton. Mr. Peacock's 30-year career with the company has included the positions of European Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner for the Continent of Europe and Chairman of Agency for England. He joined Jones Lang Wootton in 1972. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief history of Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. and

a broad overview of the company at the present time?

Mr. Peacock: Jones Lang LaSalle is the world's leading fully