For Immediate Release
Monday, September 29, 2025
Jay Johnson to spearhead continued growth of the firm’s healthcare business across the U.S.
Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA – Global real estate advisor Avison Young has appointed Jay Johnson as Principal and Executive Managing Director of Avison Young Healthcare Services. He will lead the firm’s healthcare strategy, driving growth and market share while expanding Avison Young’s client base, strengthening the firm’s robust U.S. healthcare presence and enhancing the platform’s global reach.
“The healthcare sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation, driven by evolving patient needs, technology advancements and population growth,” said Harry Klaff, Avison Young Principal and U.S. President. “Jay’s expertise will enable Avison Young to guide clients through this critical moment and build a best-in-class healthcare real estate platform across the U.S. and globally for the future.”
Johnson brings more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience in sales and leasing brokerage, capital markets, construction project and development services, property management, consulting and valuation for healthcare occupiers and investors across the US. He most recently served as National Director of Healthcare Markets at JLL where he advised hospitals, physician practices and other healthcare occupiers as well as real estate investors such as developers, REITs, private equity and pension funds to maximize the contribution of their real estate to their business and mission objectives. Johnson also held senior roles at Transwestern, CBRE and Ernst & Young over the course of his career.
“Avison Young’s client-centric and technology-driven platform is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative solutions for the rapidly evolving healthcare industry,” said Johnson. “Through cross-sector collaboration and a strong commitment to developing talent across the country, I’m excited to continue to grow the existing powerhouse team at Avison Young to help our current and future clients thrive.”
Johnson will be based in Avison Young’s Atlanta office and serve on the firm’s U.S. Executive Committee.
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Avison Young is a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for 14 consecutive years.
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