JLL names Michael Colacino CEO of Americas Leasing Advisory

Leadership Transition - JLL announced the transition of John Gates to Executive Chairman of Americas Leasing Advisory, effective January 15, 2026, with Michael Colacino appointed as CEO of Americas Leasing Advisory [1] - The leadership changes aim to position JLL's Americas leasing business for continued growth and innovation, leveraging Colacino's strategic acumen and technology-forward approach [1][2] Executive Chairman Role - As Executive Chairman, Gates will focus on building relationships with occupier clients, targeted broker recruitment, oversight of Mexico operations, and providing strategic advisory across the platform [1] - Gates previously strengthened JLL's presence in the Americas, expanded leasing capabilities, and established the firm's industrial and logistics business [1] CEO Background - Colacino joined JLL in 2023 as President of Tri-State Brokerage, bringing over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, including leadership roles at Studley and Savills [2] - His expertise in client expectations, competitive market dynamics, data management, AI, and technology positions him well for leading the next phase of strategic growth in the Americas leasing business [2] Focus on Client Outcomes - Colacino expressed commitment to leading the Americas leasing team and building on Gates' success, emphasizing the importance of insights that drive smarter real estate decisions [3] - Gates and Colacino will collaborate to ensure a seamless transition while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for JLL's leasing clients across the Americas [4] Company Overview - JLL is a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company with annual revenue of $23.4 billion and operations in over 80 countries [5] - The company has over 113,000 employees and aims to shape the future of real estate for a better world [5]