Dr. Jacques Gordon is the Global Strategist for LaSalle Investment Management (LIM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of real estate services firm, Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL). Dr. Gordon is responsible for the macro strategy and micro research used to guide all investment decisions in 30 countries.

Dr. Gordon received the Graaskamp Award from the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) for his contributions to real estate research and education. He originated the Jones Lang LaSalle Transparency Index in 1999, which has become the world standard for understanding international real estate. His articles appear regularly in the Financial Times, The Journal of Portfolio Management, Wharton Real Estate Review, PREA Quarterly, and other publications.

Dr. Gordon received his PhD in Urban and Regional Economics from MIT, a master degree from the London School of Economics, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

• Ph.D., 1985, Real Estate Urban & Regional Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.Sc., 1979, London School of Economics and Political Science
• BA, 1978, Political Science, Urban Studies, Economics, University of Pennsylvania

• Research Associate, The Urban Institute, Washington DC, 12/12/1981

• Global Strategist, LaSalle Investment Management, 1994-2008
• Chairman, Global Research Exec., Jones Lang LaSalle, 2002-2007
• Director, Investment Research, Baring Advisors, NY, 1989-1994