Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a global real estate services firm headquartered in London, has named Anny Zhang as chief executive officer of China, effective September 1.
Based in Shanghai, Zhang will lead JLL’s business in mainland China, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and ensuring operational excellence across business lines and services, nurturing client relationships, and strengthening the firm’s position in the market.
“I am delighted that Anny is taking on this important leadership role for our business in China. She has built a fantastic career at JLL, taking on increasing levels of responsibility over her 17 years with the firm,” said Anthony Couse, CEO of Asia-Pacific. “Anny has extensive experience in China’s real estate market and has worked on many high-profile mandates, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to deliver projects for global and domestic real estate investors and occupiers.”
Zhang joined JLL as a manager in 2007 and steadily progressed into more senior roles. In 2021, she became managing director, East China, and in 2023, she was promoted to lead JLL's leasing business in China. She has been instrumental in nurturing long-standing relationships with key clients and local government bodies and has played an important role in driving technology initiatives, including DiChanDaDang, the online office leasing marketplace.
Meanwhile, Alex Barnes, currently managing director, Hong Kong and Macao, will take on additional responsibility for JLL Taiwan.
