JLL announced today that it has named Sean Coghlan as Head of Investor Relations. Coghlan, who previously led Global Research & Strategy for Capital Markets, will be responsible for advancing JLL’s strategic investor relations initiatives and engaging with shareholders and the broader financial community. Coghlan will report to CFO Karen Brennan, succeeding Brian Hogan, who was acting as the interim lead of Investor Relations over the past six months. Hogan will continue in his role as Global Head of Analytics and Strategic Insights and partner closely with Coghlan to advance strategic finance and investor relations priorities.
Since joining JLL in 2010, Coghlan has held several leadership positions. In his current role, he has been instrumental in driving strategic insights, market analysis and strategy for the business globally. He serves as a member of the Global Research Executive Board and the Expanded Global Capital Markets Board. Previously, Coghlan served as the Head of Investor Research for the Americas, leading the regional research platform.
“Along with his impressive tenure at JLL, Sean’s deep understanding of market dynamics and ability to articulate complex insights to diverse stakeholders position him well to step into this role and lead our investor relations,” said Karen Brennan, Chief Financial Officer, JLL. “I look forward to continuing to work with him to further JLL’s IR initiatives and drive value for shareholders.”
Coghlan received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he concentrated in Real Estate and Management. He additionally completed Masters-level coursework at the Rotterdam School of Management in the fields of International and Strategic Management.
“I am excited to step into this role to lead the investor relations team. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s continued success through stakeholder relationships and IR initiatives, building on over a decade of experience closely assessing macro and micro market analytics, broader industry themes and investment strategies, as well as their implications for JLL and our clients globally,” shared Coghlan.
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