Alasdair Humphery is to retire later this year after a 35-year stint at JLL as a business leader and capital markets specialist.
Humphery has been with the business as it developed from a Scottish partnership as Jones Lang Wootton, into an integrated and listed international real estate advisory business as JLL. The period included its UK merger with King Sturge in 2011.
The Scottish business of JLL grew under Humphery's 15 years of direct leadership of the business in the country.
Originally joining Jones Lang Wootton from Donaldsons in 1989, Humphery has operated as an office and industrial agent with a focus on development. In 1996 he moved to specialise in capital markets where he was a major force in bringing international capital to Scotland and transacting some of the largest deals in the East of Scotland.
Humphery said in a statement: “Given my unusually long period of service, it’s fair to say that I have operated in some of the most bullish and bearish of markets but my time with JLL has been thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. This is thanks to a talented colleagues and amazing clients who we have helped deliver an intriguing range of market leading projects.
"It’s been a privilege to be part of that corporate journey and an absolute honour to lead the business in Scotland for 15 years. I can say without hesitation that I am immensely proud of what has been achieved over the years. The most rewarding element is to see so many talented people who have been nurtured within this business go on to great things within JLL or sometimes elsewhere.”
In the New Year Humphery said he intends to build on existing non-executive and voluntary roles by seeking out a "limited number of fresh advisory opportunities".
Humphery served as the chair of the Scottish Property Federation and has more than 30 years of experience as a qualified chartered surveyor and real estate adviser. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.