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In many cases, the end of the year gives you time to step back and take stock of the last 12 months. This is when many of us take a hard look at what worked and what did not, complete performance reviews, and formulate plans for the coming year. For me, it is all of those things plus a time when I u...
Jones Lang LaSalle Executives Report from World Economic Forum in "Notes from Davos" Blog
Real estate firm's President and CEO Colin Dyer and fellow participants blog from the World Economic Forum in Switzerland from Wednesday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013
As the world looks to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, Jones Lang LaSalle and LaSalle Investment Management will report insights for the commercial real estate and business community. President and CEO Colin Dyer and other leaders in the firm will have a front-row seat on the action and will provide the public with a unique, insider's perspective on the global debate.
You can become part of the conversation through their "Notes from Davos" blog. They will share on-the-ground insights into the key economic and social issues, challenges and opportunities confronting the world today, while keeping the commercial real estate sector at the forefront.
WHAT:
The annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland attracts 2,500 business, government and civic leaders from 90 countries, drawn principally from the 1,000 foremost companies from around the world and across economic sectors. This year's conference, themed "Resilient Dynamism," will explore how organizations can show strategic agility and possess risk resilience in a world that has increasing regulations, environmental concerns and rapid technology shifts among other emerging social and economic trends.
WHO:
- Colin Dyer, President and CEO, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Christian Ulbrich, CEO EMEA, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Alastair Hughes, CEO Asia Pacific, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Jon Zehner, Global Head, Client Capital Group, LaSalle Investment Management
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