Hugo Bagué and Martin H. Nesbitt have been appointed as independent, non-executive members of Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.’s board of directors, effective March 1.

Bagué and Nesbitt will both serve on the board’s nominating and governance committee. In addition, Bagué will join the board’s compensation committee and Nesbitt will join the board’s audit committee.

Bagué is the group executive for Rio Tinto with overall responsibility for human resources, health and safety, communities and corporate communications. Rio Tinto is a leading international mining and metals group headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Nesbitt serves as president and CEO of PRG Parking Management (known as the Parking Spot), a Chicago-based owner and operator of off-airport parking facilities which he conceived and co-founded.

"We look forward to these experienced and talented individuals joining our board," said Sheila Penrose, chairman of the Jones Lang LaSalle board of directors. "The addition of two operating executives of the caliber of Marty and Hugo will bring additional perspectives and subject matter expertise to our board’s oversight and deliberations."