Nido appoints new chair to spearhead growth drive
Student accommodation provider Nido Living has appointed Beatrice Lafon as chair of its newly established board.
The move comes as part of Nido’s strategic expansion plans, following its acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and transformation into a vertically integrated platform that encompasses development and investment activities alongside its operational expertise.
Lafon will lead a board composed of both CPP and Nido senior representatives and independent non-executives.
Student accommodation provider Nido Living has appointed Beatrice Lafon as chair of its newly established board.
The move comes as part of Nido’s strategic expansion plans, following its acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and transformation into a vertically integrated platform that encompasses development and investment activities alongside its operational expertise.
Lafon will lead a board composed of both CPP and Nido senior representatives and independent non-executives.
She has previously held non-executive director positions at several companies including Hôtel Les Campanules, L’Aiguille Percée, Hilding Anders Group, Spartoo and Cloud Nine Hair.
Lafon was also a founding member of the leadership council at AI firm causaLens and founder of the Business Intelligence Network, a UK-based retail consultancy firm. Her previous experience spans a variety of consumer brands, including advisory and senior roles at SuperDry, TM Lewin, Claire’s Accessories and Pizza Express Group.
Carlo Matta, chief executive of Nido Living, said: “Beatrice brings a wealth of international experience and a proven track record in navigating businesses through periods of change and growth. Her expertise in consumer brands, customer experience and innovation will be instrumental as we modernise and scale Nido. With her leadership, we are poised not only to enhance the student living experience across Europe but also to lead the charge in expanding the Nido brand into new markets”.
Lafon added: “Nido Living is an incredibly exciting and ambitious brand, uniquely positioned to engage with both B2B and B2C audiences and stakeholders. I am delighted to be part of a team that is driving forward the growth and transformation of such a people-focused business using my experience of both expansion and customer service. I am especially eager to contribute to the company’s ESG and DEI activities, ensuring Nido becomes even more inclusive and aligned with the diverse needs of its community and stakeholders.”
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