United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2019

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Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
 
001-13145
 
36-4150422
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 of incorporation or organization)
 
 
 
 

200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL
 
60601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 312-782-5800

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(c)  Appointment of Chief Financial Officer.  On March 5, 2019, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (the Company ) announced the appointment of Stephanie Plaines as Global Chief Financial Officer effective by the end of March. She will report to CEO Christian Ulbrich and join the Company's Global Executive Board. She replaces Trish Maxson, who as Chief Administrative Officer, has maintained the Interim Chief Financial Officer role since September 2018.
 
Ms. Plaines, 48, has extensive financial leadership experience across a wide variety of consumer, e-commerce and financial services companies in the United States as well as in China, France, Switzerland and the UK. Her most recent position was as CFO for the U.S. retail segment of Starbucks. Prior to that, she was CFO for the e-commerce and omni-channel businesses of Walmart’s Sam’s Club division. She also held various finance roles at global retailer Ahold Delhaize, PepsiCo and UBS.

Ms. Plaines earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in International Finance from the University of Florida. She also participated in the Harvard Business School Executive Education program. She serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Retail Finance Leaders Roundtable, the Business Analytics MA Program at Cal Polytechnic University, and the Center for Coaching and Leadership at Babson College.

The full text of the news release announcing Ms. Plaines’s appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. 

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Plaines and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Plaines was elected as an officer. Neither Ms. Plaines nor any related person of Ms. Plaines has a direct or indirect material interest in any existing or currently proposed transaction to which the Company is or may become a party. Ms. Plaines is not related to any of the executive officers or directors of the Company.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 News release issued by Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated on March 5, 2019





















                
 
Signatures
 
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.    
                                                 
 
Dated: March 5, 2019
 
 
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ Alan K. Tse
 
 
Name: Alan K. Tse
 
 
Title: Global Chief Legal Officer
 





News Release JLL Appoints Stephanie Plaines CFO Brings extensive financial leadership expertise and international experience to contribute to firm’s growth CHICAGO, March 5, 2019 – Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) announced today the appointment of Stephanie Plaines as Global Chief Financial Officer effective by the end of March. She will report to CEO Christian Ulbrich and join the company’s Global Executive Board. Plaines has extensive financial leadership experience across a wide variety of consumer, e-commerce and financial services companies in the United States as well as in China, France, Switzerland and the UK. Her most recent position was as CFO for the U.S. retail segment of Starbucks. Prior to that, she was CFO for the e-commerce and omni-channel businesses of Walmart’s Sam’s Club division. She also held various finance roles at global retailer Ahold Delhaize, PepsiCo and UBS. “Stephanie will bring her significant experience in financial leadership in businesses across the world to play a key leadership role in the continuing implementation of our Beyond strategic vision and transformation agenda,” commented Ulbrich. “I would also like to acknowledge and thank Trish Maxson, our Chief Administrative Officer, for holding the CFO role on an interim basis, and all of our senior Finance leaders and teams for their continuing excellent work through this transitional phase.” Plaines earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in International Finance from the University of Florida. She also participated in the Harvard Business School Executive Education program. She serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Retail Finance Leaders Roundtable, the Business Analytics MA Program at Cal Polytechnic University, and the Center for Coaching and Leadership at Babson College. “I look forward to playing a part in the growth strategy of JLL, a truly global company that honors its deep historical roots and strong client focus,” said Plaines. “It is exciting to join a company that is so boldly and exceptionally envisioning and pace-setting for the future.” - ends - About JLL JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.3 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 90,000 as of December 31, 2018. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit ir.jll.com


 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause JLL’s actual results, performance, achievements, plans and objectives, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and except to the extent required by applicable securities laws, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or results, or any change in events. Connect with us Contact: Gayle Kantro Phone: +312 228 2795 Email: Gayle.Kantro@am.jll.com