Laura Adams

Laura Adams

Chief Human Resources Officer

JLLChicago, Illinois, United States

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Laura is the Chief Human Resources Officer at JLL (Fortune 200, NYSE: JLL), where she leads the global workforce strategy for 103,000 colleagues in 80+ countries. Laura is passionate about creating a people experience that is true to JLL’s values and purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. As a member of JLL’s Global Executive Board, Laura is responsible for aligning people programs to the business strategy and driving complex change for long-term results. Laura is highly regarded for her 20+ years of leading HR teams with resilience, a client-first mentality, and deep business knowledge gleaned from various roles of increased scope and complexity since joining JLL in 2004. She is an advocate for authenticity, inclusion, and well-being, and is the proud Mom of an amazing daughter (or at least Laura thinks so!). Laura is committed to delivering on JLL’s people promise: To give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, as one JLL, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • JLLCurrent
    Jul 2004–Present· 22 yrs 2 mos
    • Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2022–Present
    • Global Head of Human Resources, JLL / Technologies
      2020–Jun 2022
    • Global Head of Human Resources, Corporate Solutions
      Jul 2016–Jun 2022
    • Executive Vice President
      Jun 2011–Jul 2016
    • Senior Vice President
      Jul 2007–Jul 2011
    • Vice President, Human Resources
      Jul 2005–Jul 2007
    • Business Partner, Human Resources
      Jul 2004–Jul 2005
  • 2003–2004· 1 yr
    • Business Partner, Human Resources
      2003–2004
  • 1997–2003· 6 yrs
    • Manager, Human Resources
      1997–2003

Education

MBA

Business Administration and Management, General

University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

Sociology

Eastern Michigan University

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Change ManagementOnboardingReal EstateFinancial AnalysisOrganizational DesignFacilities ManagementRecruitingProgram ManagementBusiness TransformationDue DiligenceTalent ManagementPersonnel ManagementHuman ResourcesEmployee RelationsSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionCollaborative LeadershipEmotional IntelligenceDiversity & Inclusion