Student Accommodation Brand Yugo Appoints Joe Persechino As COO Business Leader News

Oct 12, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Yugo

Joe Persechino

Denver

Description

In a strategic move to further bolster its leadership team and drive its global expansion, Yugo, the first global student housing brand and operator, announces the arrival of Joe Persechino as Chief Operating Officer . Christopher Holloway, a pivotal force behind Yugo’s growth, is promoted to Chief Business Development Officer , to deliver on Yugo’s strategic growth plans, new market entry and integration. His key focus areas are third party management, executing on diversified strategies across operational, brand management and franchising.

Company Information

Company

Yugo

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

Yugo is the first global student housing operator, created to enhance students’ overall experiences throughout and beyond university and college life. Yugo offers a truly differentiated living experience that is environmentally and socially conscious, emotionally supportive and safe. Based in Denver, Colorado, the business was created through merging three successful international operational brands – the student housing company, Nexo Residencias and Uninest Student Residents with the U.S. operations of Ucomm that were under Global Student Accommodation (GSA), the leading real estate and investment asset manager. Yugo’s experienced leadership team builds on decades of experience to help more students across the globe learn, grow and thrive.

Executive Insights

Based on hiring data

New executive impact window

87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days

Budget influence

C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions

Transformation catalyst

65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives

Vendor review timeline

New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months

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