Jones Lang LaSalle, the commercial property and investment firm, has appointed Frank Pörschke as its new chief executive for Germany, effective from 1 January next year. He takes over from Andreas Quint who, after three years as CEO, moves to a Europe, Middle East and Africa role as head of the firm’s corporate finance arm.

Pörschke was until 31 August the chairman of the management board of Eurohypo, Eschborn.  His previous roles also include board level positions for Commerz Grundbesitz Group and ECE.

Jones Lang LaSalle’s business in Germany employs more than 600 people and is headquartered in Frankfurt, with offices in eight other cities in Germany.