Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated filed an 8-K on November 4, 2026, announcing the election of Nabeel Al-Amudi and Toni Townes-Whitley as independent, non-executive members of its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Two new directors elected: Nabeel Al-Amudi and Toni Townes-Whitley were elected as independent, non-executive directors, effective December 1, 2026.
  • Board expands to 13 members: The additions bring JLL's total Board membership to 13 directors, according to the filing.
  • Al-Amudi's background: He currently serves as senior advisor and vice chairman of Olayan Financing Company and previously served as Saudi Arabia's minister of transport and as president and vice chairman of the Saudi Ports Authority.
  • Townes-Whitley's background: She most recently served as CEO of Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and previously held roles at Microsoft Corp. as president of U.S. Regulated Industries and corporate vice president of Worldwide Public Sector and Industry.
  • Current board memberships: Al-Amudi currently serves on the Board of Mobily; Townes-Whitley currently serves on the Board of Nasdaq Inc. and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).
  • Educational credentials: Al-Amudi holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Stanford University; Townes-Whitley holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University.

JLL Adds Investment, Infrastructure, and Technology Experience to Its Board

According to the filing, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) announced the election of Nabeel Al-Amudi and Toni Townes-Whitley to its Board of Directors. Both directors will serve as independent, non-executive members with their appointments taking effect December 1, 2026, expanding the Board from 12 to 13 members.

The filing describes Al-Amudi as bringing experience in investment management, energy, ports, transportation infrastructure, and government leadership. He currently serves as senior advisor and vice chairman of Olayan Financing Company, a private investment company focused on public and private equities, real estate, and operating entities in Saudi Arabia. Prior to that role, he served as the company's CEO. The filing also notes that Al-Amudi spent over two decades at Saudi Aramco, including as president of Aramco Services Company, now known as Aramco America and headquartered in Houston.

Townes-Whitley is described in the filing as bringing experience in technology, the public sector, regulated industries, and large-scale corporate leadership. Beyond her tenure as CEO of SAIC, the filing notes she held senior roles at CGI Inc., Unisys Corp., and Arthur Andersen. The filing includes a statement from Board Chairman Siddharth N. (Bobby) Mehta, who said the two directors' backgrounds "will give our Board broader perspective as we guide JLL's strategy." CEO Christian Ulbrich referenced JLL's "Accelerate 2030 strategy" in his remarks, characterizing the appointments as aligned with areas where the company is growing. Those statements represent the company's own characterizations and are subject to its cautionary language.

What Was Disclosed

JLL disclosed the election of two new independent, non-executive directors effective December 1, 2026, expanding its Board to 13 members. The filing identified each director's professional background, current board affiliations, and educational credentials.