JLL appoints leader to boost Value & Risk Advisory growth

Shanghai, 28 November 2024 –JLL (NYSE: JLL) has recently announced the appointment of Callie Liu as Senior Director of its Value and Risk Advisory business in China. Reporting to George Xiong, the Head of China Valuation and Risk Advisory at JLL, Callie will spearhead the integration of business valuation and domestic asset valuation resources in Beijing. She will also drive forward the advancement of both international and domestic licensed valuation processes through technological innovation, aiming to deliver exceptional professional services to clients.

With a rich 17-year career in valuation services, Callie brings a wealth of expertise in business valuation, asset valuation, and state-owned asset reporting and valuation. She holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including the China Certified Property Valuer (CPV), Real Estate Appraiser (CREA), Internationally Certified Public Accountant (ICPA), Internationally Certified Auditor (ICA), Securities Practitioner Qualification, and Futures Practitioner Qualification.

Prior to joining JLL, Callie held a senior position in the valuation department of PwC, where she provided pre-transaction valuation and pricing guidance to global clients involved in various investment transactions, including asset and equity transfers, restructurings, mergers & acquisitions, and joint venture formations. She also offered post-transaction appraisal services for financial reporting and tax purposes.

In the backdrop of increasingly dynamic domestic and international capital flows, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, equity transfers, and other related activities are becoming more frequent. Simultaneously, the domestic regulatory landscape is evolving towards greater rigor and standardization. In this context, accurate pre-transaction valuation and pricing of assets or businesses, coupled with financial reporting and tax compliance post-transaction, have gained paramount importance.

Callie's appointment is a strategic move by JLL to solidify its market-leading position in enterprise value valuation in China, leveraging her expertise to navigate the evolving market needs.

George Xiong, Head of China Value and Risk Advisory at JLL, said, “We are thrilled to have Callie join our team. Her appointment is a significant milestone in our expansion plans, especially in the Beijing and North China markets. Callie's deep industry insights and management expertise will bring valuable perspectives to our team, enabling us to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions and achieve mutual success in this ever-changing market environment.”