Mr. Arthur De Haast holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Catering Management from the University of Strathclyde. He has been associated with Jones Lang LaSalle incorporated since August 4, 1987 in a variety of senior roles, including the Global Chief Executive Officer and then Chairman of its hotels and hospitality group. Currently, he is Chairman of Global Capital Markets Advisory Council, which provides advice on long term strategic matters that could influence the business and undertakes specific projects related to the ongoing growth of Capital Markets. Mr. De Haast has more than four decades of experience in Hospitality and Real Estate sector and has led many transactional and advisory assignments. He has been elected as a Life Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality. He is also a Member on the Board of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC and a member of the Advisory Board of Scottish Business School, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow and past Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality.