Unrivalled hands-on experience

Brian has over 20 years’ experience in the student accommodation market and is known as a thought-leader in the space. He has been responsible for the development and management of over 50,000 beds globally. Brian assumed the role of CEO of Nido Student in October 2017. Within this time, he oversaw the expansion of the portfolio from 2,000 to a pipeline of over 20,000 beds.

Prior to joining Nido, Brian was Head of Operational Management at Liberty Living plc and then assumed the role of COO of ThreeSixty Developments and The Student Housing Company, where he oversaw the acquisition and delivery of over 17,100 beds across Europe, breaking into new PRS markets which have since become established, in particular Ireland and Spain.

Andrew has over 28 years’ real estate experience with the last 19 years’ specialising in Acquisition and Development roles in the student accommodation market. He is known for his varied experience in platform creation and divestments, having worked with FTSE100 companies, private equity, institutions and entrepreneurs. He has been responsible for the acquisition and development of over 70,000 beds across the UK and Europe.

Andrew has had senior roles at companies such as Unite, Mansion, The Student Housing Company, Collegiate (Europe), Nido Student and Study Inn working directly with investors such as WP Carey, KKR, Starwood Capital, TPG, Nuveen and CPPIB.

Robin has over 20 years’ experience in real estate, leading and developing successful finance teams in private and listed multi-site companies.

Since 2013 he has been involved in the growth of some of the largest PBSA brands across the UK and Europe, holding senior roles at Threesixty Developments, The Student Housing Company, Nido, and Novel.

Robin is experienced throughout the real estate value chain in investment, acquisition, development, operation, asset management and disposal, working with boards and principals to develop and deliver business plans and financial strategies.

Stuart is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and has over 15 years’ experience in real estate. His career started in consultancy within the Savills and CBRE central London teams across Investment, Valuation, Leasing and Property Management. Since 2016, Stuart moved client side, overseeing Investment and Asset Management for large UK wide portfolios at Viridis Real Estate and LaSalle Investment Management.

In 2021 Stuart became Vice President at CA Ventures where he was responsible for Asset Management across their 4,000 bed European Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) portfolio, working on acquisitions, disposals and ensuring maximum efficiencies in the assets.

Mark has over 25 years of experience leading and transforming multisector real estate focused organisations within the vacation, leisure and retail sectors. Mark assumed the role of CEO at Active Northumberland in 2020, where he spearheaded a comprehensive transformation of the business while overseeing a joint £65m development of 3 brand new industry leading leisure centres.

Prior to this, Mark served as Vice President of Property & Portfolio at Awaze UK, Europe’s largest self-catering holiday specialist, where he led seven consecutive years of record inventory growth. He played a pivotal role in modernising property acquisition and service operations, expanding brands such as Hoseasons, Cottages.com, and Landal Greenparks UK. Mark’s career also includes leadership roles and senior executive positions overseeing strategic development at Skiworld, Favre Sports Group, and TUI UK.

Ross Halliday is a property consultant with 15 years of experience in the residential sector, specialising in PBSA, BTR, Co-living, and PRS. He provides expert guidance to property owners, operators, and investors, helping them optimise operations, manage compliance, and improve performance.

With a background in senior management for market-leading operators, Ross understands the challenges of the sector, from securing new business to resolving operational complexities.

Suzanne Yoshikawa has over 20 years of experience in operational leadership and senior project management, with a strong track record in multimillion-pound organisations and the charity sector. She has held senior roles at leading PBSA organisations, including Scape UK and urbanest, where she was responsible for operations strategy, mobilisation, and the management of new assets.

Specialising in student accommodation operations, Suzanne led and developed accommodation services for international students across the UK and Ireland at Kaplan International Colleges. As a Senior Project Manager, she has successfully delivered large-scale projects, including refurbishments, new builds, office relocations, and branding initiatives across both commercial and charitable sectors.

MRICS. 15 years in real estate including Savills and CBRE. Unique client-side experience of Asset Management at LaSalle Investment Management. Most recently VP at CA Ventures, managing a 4,000-bed European PBSA portfolio. Specialises in creating value within operational portfolios.

MRICS. 15 years in real estate including Savills and CBRE. Unique client-side experience of Asset Management at LaSalle Investment Management. Most recently VP at CA Ventures, managing a 4,000-bed European PBSA portfolio. Specialises in creating value within operational portfolios.

MRICS. 15 years in real estate including Savills and CBRE. Unique client-side experience of Asset Management at LaSalle Investment Management. Most recently VP at CA Ventures, managing a 4,000-bed European PBSA portfolio. Specialises in creating value within operational portfolios.

MRICS. 15 years in real estate including Savills and CBRE. Unique client-side experience of Asset Management at LaSalle Investment Management. Most recently VP at CA Ventures, managing a 4,000-bed European PBSA portfolio. Specialises in creating value within operational portfolios.

MRICS. 15 years in real estate including Savills and CBRE. Unique client-side experience of Asset Management at LaSalle Investment Management. Most recently VP at CA Ventures, managing a 4,000-bed European PBSA portfolio. Specialises in creating value within operational portfolios.