Real Estate — June 16, 2009

Jones Lang LaSalle Secures Top Talent in Mississauga

    Firm adds three new brokers to bolster growing office leasing team and
    hires industrial research analyst

    TORONTO, June 16 /CNW/ - Jones Lang LaSalle today announced that it has
hired Scott Watson as Senior Vice President, in the agency leasing and tenant
representation team. The firm has also appointed Glenn Thackeray and Tyler
Kenny who join the team as Sales Representatives in an ongoing effort to
bolster the firm's presence in the growing GTA West market. This team joins
from a large national brokerage and will all be based in Jones Lang LaSalle's
Mississauga office.
    "With collective experience of 18 years, this young, vibrant team has
been involved in some of the GTA's largest, most notable transactions in the
last few years," said Eamonn Murphy, Managing Director, Toronto, Canada. "Our
continued commitment to growing our tenant representation practice in the GTA
market remains a key driving force behind these appointments."
    Scott Watson has 10 years of experience in suburban office leasing
focusing on both landlord and national tenant representation. He has completed
more than 400 assignments during his career and was named winner of the '2009
NAIOP Developing Leader Award' for distinguishing himself with great promise
as a leader in the commercial real estate industry. Watson holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Western Ontario.
    Glenn Thackeray will specialize in suburban office leasing, landlord
representation. His recent assignments include heading portfolio leasing for a
major Canadian financial institution's one million square foot Metro West
portfolio. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Urban
Development from the University of Western Ontario.
    As sales representative for the office leasing team, Tyler Kenny will
focus on suburban tenant representation for expansion, renewal and subleasing
assignments. Kenny holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the
University of Prince Edward Island.
    "This is a great opportunity for our team to grow Jones Lang LaSalle's
Mississauga office," said Scott Watson. "With Jones Lang LaSalle's global
reach and deep platform of services, we can offer real value to our clients
who are some of the most respected landlords and tenants from across the
country."
    Additionally, Jones Lang LaSalle has hired Nathan Marks as Industrial
Research Analyst. Marks holds a Masters of Science in Real Estate Management
from Northumbria University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from
McGill University. He joins from RealNet Canada.
    Managing Director and COO of Jones Lang LaSalle, Canada, John Rosato
concluded, "We are continuing to add top talent due to client demand. With the
addition of Scott, his team and Nathan coupled with existing senior team
members we will exceed client needs in the marketplace. Growing our business
in Canada is a top priority for the firm."

For further information: Shelley Seabra, Phone: (416) 304-6028, Email:
shelley.seabra@am.jll.com

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