JLL announced today that it has hired Todd Brooks as Managing Director to lead Brand Activation for Design Solutions, which is part of JLL Project and Development Services (PDS).

With more than 15 years of experience in the design industry, Brooks understands the power of design from both the client and agency perspectives and is dedicated to harnessing that power to drive business growth, relevance and success in today’s dynamic business landscape. He uses his unique insights into how design can elevate a business, resonate with customers, remain timely and set a brand apart in today’s competitive marketplace.

“We are delighted to welcome Todd to the Design Solutions team, as his extensive experience will significantly enhance our capabilities,” said Stephen Jay, Managing Director, Design Solutions, JLL. “His expertise in solving complex business opportunities at a mass scale in an ever-more-connected world will help our clients enter new markets, launch disruptive products and create centers of excellence.”

In his new role, Brooks is a visible creative professional services leader who heads a high performing team delivering world-class strategic and creative solutions. The brand activation team provides innovative brand strategy, experiences and communications for Design Solutions’ clients. Brooks will lead the team crafting and activating brand-right solutions for people through media that include digital channels and physical spaces. Based in Atlanta, he reports to and works in partnership with Jay.

“I’m excited to join JLL and its Design Solutions team of creative experts,” Brooks said. “Design Solutions operates as a crucial division within JLL Project and Development Services. I look forward to working with teams across JLL to bridge the gap between design and business value to drive our continued success.”

Design Solutions is part of JLL Project and Development Services team, offering a global full-service experience that consults, designs, manages and builds the client’s vision. Recently, Design Solutions was ranked No. 43 for Interior Design’s 2023 Top 100 Giants.

JLL Project and Development Services is a leader in the development, design, construction and branding of commercial real estate projects for the world’s most prominent corporations, educational institutions, public jurisdictions, healthcare organizations, industrial facilities, retailers, hotels, sports facilities and real estate owners. Ranked No. 1 Top Development Company by Modern Healthcare, No. 3 in Building Design + Construction’s 2021 Construction Management Giants survey, No. 43 on Interior Design Top 100 Giants and No. 2 on Engineering News-Record’s 2021 list of Top 50 Program Management Firms and No. 4 on their 2022 list of Top 100 Construction Management-for-Fee Firms, JLL’s project management team comprises 8,500 project managers across 80 countries and is actively managing $99.4 billion under construction. Visit us.jll.com/deliver-projects to learn more.

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About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500^® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY^SM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.