Nido Living has appointed Henrik Kjellberg, Jean-Michel Orieux and Leslie-Ann Reed as non-executive directors.
Kjellberg has more than 25 years of leadership experience in global travel, technology and digital-platform businesses, and most recently served as chief executive officer of managed vacation rentals business Awaze. Prior to this, he held senior global leadership roles at Expedia Group.
Orieux has more than 30 years of international leadership experience across hospitality, premium retail and multi-site operations and is the founding partner of Orieux Associates. He was formerly chief executive officer of The Argyll Club and Paul UK and held leadership roles at Conran Holdings, Ping Pong and Hyatt Hotels.
Reed joins Nido as chair of its audit committee, succeeding Rosemary Boot. She currently serves as senior independent director and audit chair at Bloomsbury Publishing, Centaur Media and Frontier Developments, and has held senior roles at Learning Technologies Group, ZEAL Network SE and Metal Bulletin.
Carlo Matta, CEO of Nido Living, said: “Henrik, Jean-Michel and Leslie-Ann each bring exceptional expertise and perspectives that will further strengthen Nido’s board at a pivotal stage in our development. Henrik’s digital and data-driven experience, Jean-Michel’s operational and hospitality leadership, and Leslie-Ann’s deep financial governance expertise add significant depth as we continue integrating our European platform and pursuing disciplined growth.”
Dr Beatrice Lafon, chair of Nido Living, added: “We are delighted to welcome Henrik, Jean-Michel and Leslie-Ann to the board. Their combined strategic, financial, and operational experience enhances our governance and strengthens the oversight of Nido’s ambitious European growth plan. I would also like to thank Rosemary Boot for her invaluable contribution as audit chair during an important period in Nido’s evolution.”
Kjellberg said: “Nido has built an impressive platform backed by an ambitious, purpose-driven team. I am excited to join at a time of real opportunity in the student living sector and look forward to supporting the company as it advances its technology, customer-experience and international-growth capabilities.”
Orieux added: “Nido’s focus on quality, service and community strongly aligns with my own experience leading consumer-facing businesses. I look forward to working with the board and management team to support the company’s continued expansion and delivery of exceptional resident experiences across Europe.”
Reed said: “Nido represents a high-quality, purpose-led platform with strong governance foundations and ambitious growth potential. I look forward to supporting the board and executive team as the company continues to build scale and deliver sustainable long-term value.”
