JLL Named to the Global Outsourcing 100® for Seventh Consecutive Year

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A strong track record in delivering corporate real estate value through operational efficiency, innovation and leading technology helped JLL earn a spot on the 2015 Global Outsourcing 100^®. The annual listing published by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals^® (IAOP^®) features the world's best outsourcing service providers across all industries.

"Our consistent inclusion in the prestigious Global Outsourcing 100 underscores the evolution of corporate real estate outsourcing into a partnership model that demands more than basic cost savings," said John Forrest, Chair, Global Corporate Solutions Board and CEO, Americas Corporate Solutions, JLL. "Being recognized as one of the world's best outsourcing service providers is a testament to how we drive business productivity and deliver best-in-class services to our clients."

Jordi Martin, Global Director and CEO of Corporate Solutions Asia Pacific, JLL said: "The shift toward corporate real estate outsourcing in Asia Pacific has created widespread and enhanced career opportunities for real estate and property professionals across the region. As the industry becomes more recognised, for example through the establishment of local industry associations, these opportunities will continue to develop. JLL has been at the forefront of developments in the industry, providing exciting and varied opportunities for people to build their careers with us both within Asia Pacific and globally. This is an area we will continue to place great emphasis on as we grow our corporate real estate services and outsourcing solutions business in Asia Pacific."

In its tenth year, applications for the IAOP list are judged by a rigorous scoring methodology that includes a review by an independent panel of IAOP customer members with extensive experience in selecting outsourcing service providers and advisors for their organizations.

"The ten-year milestone made it the perfect time to expand and build upon the Global Outsourcing 100's growing recognition and value," said Michael Corbett, IAOP Chairman. "We've done that with a greater emphasis on making it easier to find companies and the excellence required to make the list. We're pleased to once again recognize the field's top outsourcing providers and advisors at the 2015 Outsourcing World Summit and in FORTUNE magazine."

The Global Outsourcing 100 and its sub-lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services — not just information technology and business process outsourcing, but also facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing and logistics.

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. With annual fee revenue of $4.7 billion and gross revenue of $5.4 billion, JLL has more than 230 corporate offices, operates in 80 countries and has a global workforce of approximately 58,000.  On behalf of its clients, the firm provides management and real estate outsourcing services for a property portfolio of 3.4 billion square feet, or 316 million square meters, and completed $118 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions in 2014. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has $53.6 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. www.jll.com

A leader in real estate outsourcing, JLL's Corporate Solutions business helps corporations improve productivity in the cost, efficiency and performance of their national, regional or global real estate portfolios by creating outsourcing partnerships to manage and execute a range of corporate real estate services.

About IAOP

IAOP is the go-to association leading the way to improve outsourcing outcomes by bringing together customers, providers and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promotes professional development, recognition, certification and excellence. With over 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP is not only on top of the latest trends but in front of them. Through its expansive global chapter network, premier training and certification programs, knowledge center, member community and more, IAOP helps members learn, grow and succeed. www.IAOP.org

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