Cousins Properties Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors elected Larry Gellerstedt to the combined role of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. The Board also elected Colin Connolly to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. The current Chairman of the Board, Taylor Glover, will now serve as Lead Independent Director of the Board. Mr. Gellerstedt joined Cousins in July 2005, and he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2009. Mr. Connolly joined Cousins in September 2011 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since July 2016.