JLL Appoints Alexandra Bryant as CEO of Value & Risk Advisory

Chicago, Illinois, United States, October 2025 — JLL has announced the appointment of Alexandra Bryant as Chief Executive Officer of Value & Risk Advisory, marking a pivotal milestone in the firm’s evolution toward next-generation valuation services.

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With over 20 years at JLL across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, Bryant brings a wealth of global experience from her previous leadership roles as Global Head of Strategy and Corporate Development and Global Head of Strategy and Operations for Capital Markets. In her new role, she will spearhead the transformation of JLL’s valuation business into a scalable, AI-enhanced platform that blends human expertise with real-time data insights.

Reimagining Valuation for the Digital Age

“We’re at an inflection point where the traditional valuation approach must evolve to meet clients’ needs for speed, precision, and continuous insights,” said Alexandra Bryant. “Our vision extends beyond point-in-time valuations to dynamic, data-driven advisory services that support clients throughout their entire investment lifecycle.”

Bryant’s strategy is anchored around two key transformation pillars:

Future-Ready Talent – Developing a new generation of valuers equipped with advanced technical capabilities and AI literacy, ensuring human judgment remains at the heart of analysis.
Next-Generation Solutions – Building standardized, AI-powered delivery models that combine real-time data intelligence with the professional expertise required for complex property decisions.

Expanded Advisory Capabilities

In conjunction with Bryant’s appointment, Mark Wynne-Smith has been named Global Lead, Asset Advisory and Services, tasked with expanding JLL’s portfolio advisory and asset management offerings. His enhanced remit will form part of the broader Value & Risk Advisory platform.

“As data becomes ubiquitous, the premium shifts to professionals who can synthesize complex information into actionable insights,” Bryant explained. “Our competitive advantage lies in combining cutting-edge technology with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that only experienced professionals can provide.”

These strategic leadership moves reinforce JLL’s commitment to delivering comprehensive advisory solutions across the capital stack, positioning the firm at the forefront of an increasingly data-driven real estate landscape.

About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL) has been a global leader in commercial real estate and investment management, helping clients buy, build, occupy, manage, and invest in a wide range of properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $23.4 billion and a presence in over 80 countries, JLL’s 112,000+ employees combine global reach with local expertise. Guided by its purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, JLL continues to pioneer technology-driven transformation across the property sector.