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Christian Ulbrich

Christian Ulbrich

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Christian Ulbrich is Chief Executive Officer and President of JLL, a leading global professional services and investment management firm in real estate. Alongside senior leadership, Christian is steering a strategy that positions JLL among the world’s leading companies. He has overall responsibility for the company's strategic direction and continued growth. Additionally, he also serves as the Chair of JLL's Global Executive Board, the company's most senior internal management committee. Prior to joining JLL, he was CEO of the Hamburg-based HIH Group, part of MM Warburg Bank. For the ten years prior to that, he held various positions within German and international banks. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Vonovia, Europe’s largest residential real estate company and an advocate for sustainability and a diverse and inclusive future who believes the real estate sector has a crucial role to play.

Professional Experience


Academic History

JLL

  • Christian has held management positions at JLL for more than fifteen years.

  • When he joined the company in 2005, he took on the role of Managing Director for Germany.

  • In 2009, he was appointed CEO for the EMEA region and also became a member of the Executive Board. 

  • In 2016, he assumed the role of Chairman of the Executive Board and became a member of the Supervisory Board.

 

AFFILIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT

  • Member, World Economic Forum's International Business Council

  • Member, Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders

  • Member, Vanguard Board for the Partnership Against Corruption Initiative

  • Board of Directors, Vonovia SE