Jeff Jacobson has been the Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle Investment Management, part of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), since January 2007. He has a background in real estate and was a regional CEO for LaSalle in Europe before taking on...

Jeff Jacobson has been the Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle Investment Management, part of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), since January 2007. He has a background in real estate and was a regional CEO for LaSalle in Europe before taking on his current role. Jeff studied at Stanford University, where he earned degrees in Economics. He has played a key role in growing JLL's investment management business, helping to improve its performance and making significant financial gains. For instance, in 2021 alone, he received a total compensation of over $5.5 million, mostly from performance-based bonuses linked to the company's financial results. Also notable is his strategic handling of LaSalle's assets, which helped generate strong returns and managed to avoid any significant underperforming funds. Jeff's leadership style focuses on alignment with the interests of shareholders, striving for efficiency and growth in a competitive market. His effective management has left a mark on the global real estate investment scene, positioning JLL as a leader in this field.

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Jeff Jacobson

Ex-CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Real Estate & Construction - Real Estate

Sector of Economy

Real Estate

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle for

4 years 3 months (Oct 2016 - Jan 2021)

Previous Experience

CEO of LaSalle Investment Management

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Jeff Jacobson

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Robert E. Sulentic

CEO of CBRE Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.25M

Bonus

$2.35M

Other

$6.00K

Total Holdings

$165.57M

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Hessam Nadji

CEO of Marcus & Millichap

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.46M

Salary

$700.00K

Bonus

$811.85K

Other

$8.50K

Total Holdings

$7.82M

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William M. Walker

CEO of Walker & Dunlop

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$350.00K

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$78.54M

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Barry M. Gosin

Founder and CEO of Newmark Group, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$40.00M

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$6.50M

Other

$238.74K

Total Holdings

$52.32M

Holdings

See how much did Jeff Jacobson make over time.

Jeff Jacobson's trading history shows a significant engagement with JLL's stock. He had notable spikes in holdings valuations, reaching as high as $9.92 million in August 2024, showing fluctuations tied to market movements and his own strategic decisions. In 2019,...

Jeff Jacobson's trading history shows a significant engagement with JLL's stock. He had notable spikes in holdings valuations, reaching as high as $9.92 million in August 2024, showing fluctuations tied to market movements and his own strategic decisions. In 2019, he demonstrated confidence in the stock with transactions over $6 million. His holdings reveal a sharp increase leading into 2021, where he was actively buying shares as prices rallied, indicating a strong belief in JLL's future prospects. The fluctuations in his holdings mirror the company’s performance, reflecting an interesting relationship between his personal investments and the company's health.

Total Stock Sold

$6.69M

JLL

$6.69M

51,174 JLL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Jeff Jacobson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra JLL51,174 shares worth $5.97M.
This is -10.81% and $723.27K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

JLL

52,899 shares

JLL

Recent Charitable Transactions

JLL

52,399 shares

JLL

Dec 31, 2016

Charity

JLL

500 shares

JLL

Nov 7, 2014

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Jeff Jacobson.

JLL

$520.14K

JLL at $173.38/share

Mar 11, 2021

Sale

JLL

$1.01M

JLL at $156.59/share

Feb 12, 2021

Sale

JLL

$1.69M

JLL at $169.24/share

Nov 26, 2019

Sale

JLL

$992.76K

JLL at $147.89/share

Nov 14, 2017

Sale

JLL

52,399 shares

JLL

Dec 31, 2016

Charity

JLL

52,399 shares

JLL

Dec 31, 2016

Charity

JLL

500 shares

JLL

Nov 7, 2014

Charity

JLL

$1.02M

JLL at $97.04/share

Mar 17, 2011

Sale

JLL

$1.43M

JLL at $98.55/share

Mar 9, 2011

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Jeff Jacobson make over time.

In 2021, Jeff Jacobson earned over $5.5 million in total compensation as the CEO of LaSalle Investment Management. His package included a base salary of about $970,000, a hefty bonus of $4.5 million tied to performance metrics, and additional benefits. The bonus was particularly notable due to its direct correlation with JLL's financial targets like Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow, which reflects a strong emphasis on performance-driven incentives. His compensation has varied greatly over recent years, from $2.7 million in 2019 to nearly $9 million in 2020, highlighting the impact of business conditions on executive pay. Jeff's compensation structure supports alignment with shareholder interests, emphasizing the importance of company performance in determining executive rewards.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$5.55M

Salary

$971.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with shareholder interests, focusing on performance-based compensation to attract and retain top executives.

Bonus

$4.50M

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) which is tied to financial performance metrics, with a target bonus of $3,000,000 and a payout percentage of 150% resulting in a calculated performance basis of $4,500,000.

Other

$79.41K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes 401(k) match, life insurance, healthcare benefits, and transportation allowance.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was reported as vested in 2021 for Jeff Jacobson.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation in 2021 included Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Free Cash Flow.

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