Student accommodation platform Nido has appointed Carlo Matta as the company’s new CEO.
Matta, who has more than 25 years’ of real estate experience, was previously president of CA Ventures’ European business. Prior to that, he was managing director at Hines Europe, where he led the firm’s pan-European office development fund, and CEO of Actis portfolio company Laurus Development Partners.
In his new role, Matta will work closely with Nido’s COO Darren Gardner, who will continue to lead operational activities across the expanded platform.
Matta said: “Nido presents an exceptional opportunity to combine its strong brand and operational excellence with development and investment, driving the business to new heights. I am thrilled to embark on this journey with such a talented team, supportive shareholder, and strong capital backing. I look forward to expanding the existing Nido team and forging new partnerships, to propel Nido’s growth in our core target markets of Germany, Italy and Spain.”
Gardner added: “We are delighted to welcome Carlo to guide the company in the next step of our exciting evolution. His experience in development, investment, and acquisition activities in Europe will be instrumental as we look to expand the portfolio and capitalise on the integration of these activities. Nido remains committed to delivering exceptional service to its partners and customers, and will continue to prioritise its people, brand, and core values across all locations.”
