Andrew Gould of Jones Lang LaSalle has succeeded Dan Labbad, group ceo of Lend Lease, as chairman of the UK Green Building Council.
Jones Lang LaSalle was a founder member of the UK-GBC and Mr Gould has been on the Board of Trustees since 2010.
He has held a number of senior leadership roles at Jones Lang LaSalle since he joined the company in 1989, most recently as UK Chief Executive from 2009 to 2012. He also led the firm through its successful merger with King Sturge in 2011.
In addition, Mr Gould is a member of the Government's Green Construction Board.