"Lauralee has made tremendous contributions as CFO to Jones Lang LaSalle's financial performance, in terms of delivering shareholder value and reducing our debt," Dyer says. Before her arrival, Jones Lang LaSalle common stock traded below $20, as the firm grappled with debt and made deep cuts in its payroll. Jones Lang LaSalle shares closed at $36.03 Thursday. "The market has valued our performance and potential as reflected in the share price, and I now see even greater opportunity to add value to our future by focusing on our operating platforms," Martin says.

Dyer took over the reins as president and chief executive officer from Stuart L. Scott last year. Martin came to Jones Lang LaSalle from Heller Financial, Inc., where she was chief financial officer from its 1998 initial public offering through its sale to GE Capital Corp.