Cousins Properties Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has named Colin Connolly Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2019. Larry Gellerstedt, the Company's current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will transition to Executive Chairman. Mr. Connolly joined Cousins Properties in 2011 as Senior Vice President focused on acquisitions and dispositions.

He became Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer in May 2013, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer in December 2015 and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in July 2016. Last July, Mr. Connolly was named President of the Company, a title he will retain in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Gellerstedt role as Executive Chairman will focus on strategy, key client relationships, board governance and civic engagement.