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New York City — Global Student Accommodation (GSA) has appointed Simon Bray to the role of global head of finance. In his new position, Bray will play a pivotal role in implementing the company’s global growth strategy. He will be responsible for the finance, fund control, tax, people and culture, treasury and risk and compliance functions of the company, which has offices in London and New York City. Bray most recently spent eight years in senior roles at BNP Paribas in Ireland, including chief executive officer. “Simon is a fantastic …

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Lafayette, Ind. — Trinitas Ventures has hired William Swiderski as senior vice president of accounting, financial planning and analysis and tax. Swiderski has 25 years of experience in accounting and investment management in commercial real estate. Prior to joining Trinitas, Swiderski served as the head of fund finance for DWS Group. “It gives me great confidence to know that Bill, a seasoned commercial real estate professional, is stepping into this role,” says Loren King, CEO of the Lafayette, Indiana-based firm. “He has a comprehensive understanding of best practices from great …

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Lubbock, Texas — Technology provider Quext has acquired smart building technology platform Homebase for an undisclosed price. The combined company will create a single source for multifamily operators to receive smart technology and managed Wi-Fi solutions for residents. The two organizations will continue to independently grow their product offerings. Homebase CEO Blake Miller will join the Lubbock, Texas-based company has its new chief product officer. 

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London — The Dot Group has agreed to acquire student housing management firm CRM Students from CORESTATE Capital Group for an undisclosed price. CRM’s portfolio comprises 26,000 beds across 100 properties in seven countries. This acquisition expands London-based The Dot Group to four new European markets — Austria, Italy, Poland and Portugal — while also substantially expanding its footprint in the U.K. 

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Denver — The Turn Co., which offers project and turn management services, has announced a partnership with data provider College House. “We’re approaching our business as a contractor and service provider with an operator’s eye,” says Eddie Moreno, managing partner of Denver-based The Turn Co. “We are committed to the use of data and technology throughout our platform as a force-multiplier for our growing team. Having detailed market and community data at our fingertips allows us to be efficient with our new business pipeline development and engagement with prospective clients. …

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York, Pa. — Todd Duncan has joined contract furniture provider Blockhouse as the York-based company’s director of higher education. Duncan brings decades of experience to the position, including multiple appointments as a director of housing and residence life and university administrator. Most recently, Duncan served as the senior associate vice president of campus services at the University of Cincinnati. 

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Joe Persechino

London — Global student housing operator Yugo has hired Joe Persechino as chief operating officer. In his new role, Persechino will optimize the company’s performance and customer engagement from offices in London. Persechino brings over 20 years of experience in the student and residential housing sectors. He most recently served as head of residential and student accommodation with AXA IM Alts, where he was responsible for strategy, deal origination and investment advice. “I am delighted to welcome Joe to Yugo,” says CEO Rui Barros. “His decades of experience across student …

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Bothell, Wash. — Conversion Logix, a digital marketing and software agency focused on the multifamily, senior living and student housing sectors, has hired CJ Edmonds as chief revenue officer. Edmonds has more than 25 years of experience with software as a service (SaaS) company management. “We are thrilled to welcome CJ to our organization as our new chief revenue officer,” says Andrew Cederlind, president and COO of the Bothell, Washington-based company. “With decades of management experience in SaaS-based emerging technology companies, CJ brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven …

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Kara-Brownlee

Dallas — Global furniture design and manufacturing firm University Furnishings has hired Kara Brownlee as senior vice president of business development. Brownlee most recently served as chief operating officer with bSide Partners, a real estate development and management firm focused on student housing and multifamily properties. Brownlee will work alongside the Dallas-based company’s CEO, Paul Dougan, and Senior Vice President, Lisa Dillon. 

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Oxnard and Carson, Calif. — ERG International has acquired West Coast Industries Inc. (WCI) for an undisclosed price. Together, Oxnard-based ERG and Carson-based WCI offer commercial furniture solutions for hospitality, office, multifamily and student housing properties. WCI will operate as a division of ERG International, but product offerings and brands within the two companies will remain independent. “This strategic move aligns seamlessly with our growth objectives as we seek to diversify our business and capitalize on our synergies,” says Roy Zaki, CEO of ERG International. “The WCI brand, President and …

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