Karen Brennan

Karen Brennan

CEO, Leasing Advisory

Karen Brennan is CEO, Leasing Advisory for JLL and serves on the Global Executive Board. In this role, she is responsible for driving the strategic direction for JLL’s leasing business to deliver exceptional outcomes and an integrated approach to clients across the world.

Previously, Karen served as CFO for JLL, where she led strategic initiatives to drive JLL’s long-term financial growth. Prior to becoming CFO, Karen spent 21 years in JLL’s real estate investment management subsidiary, LaSalle, most recently serving as CEO of Europe.

Karen has lived and worked in the U.S., the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong, with responsibilities across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Karen holds a BBA, Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University Maryland and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.