Aly El-Bassuni
Chief Executive Officer
Aly El-Bassuni
Chief Executive Officer
Aly has an extensive background in hotel operations, branding and franchising. He is focused on achieving strategic growth and driving overall global operational performance.
Abby Bentley
Brand and Marketing Director
Abby Bentley
Brand and Marketing Director
Abby has leveraged her 10+ years’ experience to focus the core efforts of the marketing team on maximizing student leases through our digital channels.
Chantal Rickards
Non Executive Director
Chantal Rickards
Non Executive Director
As CEO of BAFTA LA Chantal lead the development of the BAFTA Student Films Awards. Chantal brings expert knowledge of multimedia creative direction, production and management.
Christopher Holloway
Business Development Director
Christopher Holloway
Business Development Director
Previously leading our Spain portfolio, Christopher now focuses on Yugo's strategic growth across our global operating platforms. He's been instrumental in our recent expansions.
Crystal Johnson-Smith
Director of Human Resources, USA
Crystal Johnson-Smith
Director of Human Resources, USA
Overseeing our US teams, Crystal fosters an environment of trust and accountability. With 10 years of real estate people and culture leadership she is a pillar of the Yugo values.
Dennis Hardie
Chief Operating Officer, USA
Dennis Hardie
Chief Operating Officer, USA
Dennis has been instrumental in developing our recently acquired US portfolio through his roles in acquisition, construction management and property operations.
Keona Lee
Director of Sales and Marketing, USA
Keona Lee
Director of Sales and Marketing, USA
Keona leads our sales and marketing activities in the US. With experience across multiple departments in the real estate sector, she is focused on realising our growth potential.
Lasse Haell
Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
Lasse Haell
Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
Joining us in 2020. He is a true value driver and entrepreneurial motivator. Lasse has helped companies strategically leverage technology to create fundamental business change.
Michelle Hopkins-Jones
Global Head of HR
Michelle Hopkins-Jones
Global Head of HR
Michelle has years leading global people and culture teams in the UAE. She leads the Yugo team with energy and goal-driven performance tools. Always championing staff welfare.
Nick Martin
Senior Vice President, Accounting and Finance, USA
Nick Martin
Senior Vice President, Accounting and Finance, USA
Nick joined Yugo in 2020, based in our Denver, Colorado office. His career has been focused on SEC & financial reporting for publicly traded and other real estate companies.
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Nicholas Porter
Founder and Chair
Nicholas Porter
Founder and Chair
Nicholas founded The UNITE Group plc in the UK in 1991, GSA in 2007 and now Yugo in 2021. A pioneer in PBSA, he is responsible for over $8bn in sector development and investment.
Richard Brenner
Operations Director, Europe
Richard Brenner
Operations Director, Europe
Richard brings a wealth of experience from previous leadership roles at Unite Students as well as at the Compass Group. He leads our markets in UK, Ireland, Spain and Germany.
Tim Klitscher
Operations Director, APAC
Tim Klitscher
Operations Director, APAC
Tim leads our markets in Dubai, Australia, China and Japan. Having worked for Oceania's largest PBSA operator, he is an expert in operations as well as strategic partnerships.
Trevor Mais
Commercial Finance Director
Trevor Mais
Commercial Finance Director
Joining in November 2020. Trevor has 26 years of international experience leading finance teams. His specialities include ERP and MIS implementations, change management and more.
