Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) has announced the election of two new independent directors, Nabeel Al-Amudi and Toni Townes-Whitley, to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2026. This strategic addition is aimed at enhancing the company's governance and broadening its expertise in key areas.

JLL, a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management firm, operates under the SIC code 6531, which encompasses Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others). The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JLL.

According to the recent SEC filing, the Board of Directors elected Al-Amudi and Townes-Whitley on November 3, 2026. They will serve initially until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Both directors will also join the Audit & Risk Committee and the Compensation Committee.

Nabeel Al-Amudi brings a wealth of experience in investment management and infrastructure. He currently serves as Senior Advisor and Vice Chairman of Olayan Financing Company. His previous roles include serving as Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and as President of the Saudi Ports Authority. Al-Amudi's extensive career also includes over two decades at Saudi Aramco, where he held significant leadership positions.

Toni Townes-Whitley, on the other hand, has a strong background in technology and public sector leadership. She most recently served as CEO of Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and has held various senior roles at Microsoft, CGI, and Unisys. Townes-Whitley is also a board member of Nasdaq, Inc. and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

The filing states, "Nabeel and Toni have each led large, complex organizations through change, and they’ve done it in very different settings," highlighting the diverse perspectives they will bring to the Board. JLL’s Chairman, Siddharth N. (Bobby) Mehta, emphasized the importance of their backgrounds in guiding the company's strategy.

Christian Ulbrich, JLL's CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the new directors, stating, "As our clients' needs and the markets we serve evolve, we welcome the added range of experience Nabeel and Toni bring to our Board in areas where JLL is growing." This sentiment reflects JLL's commitment to adapting to market changes and enhancing its service offerings.

The filing does not specify what further actions will follow this announcement, but it is clear that the addition of Al-Amudi and Townes-Whitley is a calculated move to bolster JLL's leadership as it continues to navigate the complexities of the real estate market.