Shed giant ProLogis has appointed William Sullivan as the company’s chief financial officer, succeeding Dessa Bokides.
Sullivan, a former CFO of Jones Lang LaSalle, will take up his new role on 1 April 2007.
He is expected to assume responsibility for accounting, credit risk management, investor relations and tax and treasury functions, and will oversee the finance groups within ProLogis’ global operations.
Sullivan is chairman of SiteStuff, an online procurement company serving the real estate industry, and the founder of Greenwood Advisors, a financial consulting and advisory firm. He worked for 18 years at Jones Lang LaSalle until 2001.
Jeffrey Schwartz, ProLogis chief executive officer, said: “With more than 3 decades of leadership experience in corporate finance and global real estate, as well as strong existing relationships within the company, Bill is exceptionally qualified to oversee ProLogis’ financial strategy as we expand our business and pursue new opportunities around the world.”