JLL secures new smart building technology director

CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2018 — As the demand for smart buildings continues to grow exponentially, JLL is expanding its investment in top technology talent. Dan Burns joins JLL as Senior Vice President, Technology Strategy Director for the Smart Building Program.

Burns brings 25 years of knowledge and experience in information technology, building automation and Internet of Things (IoT). He will be responsible for overseeing the technology and integration strategy to enable productive and profitable workplaces.

"In the rapidly changing world of real estate technology, IoT and big data, new solutions are continually disrupting the industry," said Darlene Pope, Executive Vice President and Global Practice Lead for the JLL Smart Building Program. "Dan's extensive knowledge and understanding of how to bring complex, integrated workplace solutions together to deliver the greatest value to our clients solidifies JLL's position as a global leader in the smart building industry."

Burns' appointment follows recent investments in top talent globally, including Akshay Thakur, EMEA Director for the Smart Building Program; Yann Palmore, Mike Carter, and Mike DeNamur in AMER; and the promotion of Darlene Pope to Global Practice Lead.

In his new role, Burns will shape the technology strategy and direction for JLL's global Smart Building Program. He will work closely with clients to advise them on the value of technology as the enabler of a smart workplace, develop customized technology roadmaps, and oversee the design, integration and delivery of smart building projects. Additionally, he will serve as a technical advisor on JLL's Global Internet of Things Operating Committee.  

Burns is an experienced Fortune 100 company executive with a strong background in the development and implementation of customer-focused technology solutions. He joins JLL from Philips Lighting, where he led a team of solution architects and services managers and oversaw all new product and service offerings for the North American Systems Center.

Prior to joining Philips Lighting, Burns held leadership roles at companies including MPC Energy, Boeing Company and Johnson Controls. Throughout his career, he has established a proven history of successful business development, technology integration, and business management.

Burns holds a B.S. in management and consumer studies from the University of Maryland and served on the Board of Directors for the In-Building Wireless Alliance from 2006-2009.

JLL's Smart Building Program provides end-to-end smart building services including planning, design and engineering, implementing and managing integrated smart building solution. JLL employs a holistic approach for integrating building and workplace technology to deliver operational efficiencies, space optimization, and a more productive work environment.

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. A Fortune 500 company, JLL helps real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. In 2016, JLL had revenue of $6.8 billion and fee revenue of $5.8 billion and, on behalf of clients, managed 4.4 billion square feet, or 409 million square meters, and completed sales acquisitions and finance transactions of approximately $145 billion. At the end of the third quarter of 2017, JLL had nearly 300 corporate offices, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 80,000. As of September 30, 2017, LaSalle Investment Management had $59.0 billion of real estate under asset management. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.