Jones Lang LaSalle accelerates growth in the Middle East

Mr. Coutts joins the Jones Lang LaSalle MENA leadership team as the firm continues to accelerate its growth throughout the region. Mr Coutts has been with Jones Lang LaSalle for over 25 years and most recently has led the Strategic Consulting business in Australia and Asia.

Commenting on the appointment, Alastair Hughes CEO for Jones Lang LaSalle EMEA said "Graham is one of the firm's most experienced and respected senior business professionals. This appointment is further evidence of our strong belief in the MENA markets. Graham will bring valuable leadership skills, help accelerate our growth and enable us to bring the very best ideas and innovation from around the world to benefit our clients."

Blair Hagkull, Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle MENA added: "We are delighted to have someone of Graham's standing and expertise joining our leadership team. Graham has already gained valuable experience and insight in Dubai, having had the lead role in our strategic consulting work on behalf of the RTA and Dubai Metro. Many more of our clients will quickly see the benefit of the experience and knowledge he brings."

Mr Coutts said: "This is a very exciting and challenging new role. Jones Lang LaSalle already holds a clear market leading position in the MENA region and I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues - both here in the region but also from around the world - to build on this success and drive value for our clients. We have a very strong team and will recruit additional talent so that we continue to provide the very best advice to the region's leading investors, developers and occupiers."

In the last three months, Jones Lang LaSalle has confirmed a number of senior appointments for its Investment, Strategic Consulting and Hotels businesses. The firm has doubled in size since this time last year and has recently announced the opening of its new offices in Abu Dhabi.