Meet Yugo’s founders, makers, thinkers and leaders. The ones holding the vision for our global student community — and beyond.
A student and residential housing specialist with over 20 years of experience in global operational real estate. Joe is leading world-class team and focused on optimizing the student experience and ensuring investor results.
His experience covers major markets such as USA and Europe, with a proven track record in developing businesses and teams to deliver operational results.
Robin oversees all client and commercial activities at Yugo and CRM Students, where his primary focus is building and leading a world-class team to support our client's growth ambitions.
Robin was previously transaction director at Global Student Accommodation (GSA), the real estate asset and fund manager with over $6 billion in AUM. Prior to that, Robin's career includes corporate finance roles in the residential sector, specialising in alternative investments.
With more than two decades of experience in the finance sector within international and entrepreneurial enterprises, Will heads Yugo's global finance team.
He drives initiatives in reporting and performance, collaborating closely with the management team to optimize efficiency. Will's expertise extends to diverse industries, such as property, technology, sports, and multinational financial services firms.
Gary leads Yugo's property finance team. He is a highly driven and commercial senior leader with over 20 years of experience and a proven, impactful track record with large international and private equity firms.
Gary drives initiatives in reporting and performance, working closely with the management team to optimize efficiency for Yugo’s clients. His expertise focuses on systems and process implementation and improvements, as well as delivering value within shared service environments.
Tim has 20+ years’ experience in hospitality, commercial, residential leased & freehold portfolios, plus global experience in portfolio management.
Before Yugo, Tim led national operations for Unilodge, driving operational standards, revenue generation and managing key stakeholder relationships with Owners and Universities.
In his role as the Senior Vice President Operations, Europe, Simon leads a dynamic team overseeing 39 spaces, dedicated to delivering top-notch student accommodation for Yugo's students.
Boasting over 15 years of expertise in student housing and residential renting, Simon possesses a profound understanding of growth strategy, business planning, and effective routes to market. Simon is committed to ensuring unparalleled customer satisfaction, striving to ensure that every Yugo student lives their best life.
With over a decade of experience, Joanna (Jo) excels in creating compelling narratives. A seasoned PR expert in travel, hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle, she has also spearheaded marketing and communications for major international sporting events.
Jo is dedicated to enhancing Yugo's brand identity with her innovative and engaging strategies and is committed to effectively telling the Yugo story.
Ed plays a key role in our continued growth as a business, leading our IT team with a combination of business acumen and technical agility. He brings many years’ experience in running transformational projects, driving change and innovation, and successfully building tech systems within the student housing sector.
Before Yugo, he spent over 17 years with University Partnerships Programme (UPP).
A seasoned professional, Kasper boasts a 15-year tenure spearheading hotel marketing across global markets. His strategic prowess and industry insight have driven successful international campaigns, establishing him as a leader in the dynamic landscape of hospitality marketing. Kasper excels in blending traditional marketing with cutting-edge digital and performance marketing techniques, using data-driven approaches to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement in the digital realm.
