Nido Living hires new CFO

We are delighted to announce that Ryan Lee has joined the Nido Living team as Chief Financial Officer. 

Ryan’s appointment is particularly important as we gear up to expand across Europe. He’ll be working closely with Carlo, Darren, and the rest of the leadership team from our Amsterdam office, making sure our corporate strategies are aligned with our ambitious growth plans.  

Carlo says: “Ryan's extensive background in real estate and the rental living sector across multiple countries makes him an invaluable addition to our team. We are excited to leverage his experience as we enter new markets in Italy and Germany, where the demand for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) significantly outweighs the supply. Ryan’s expertise will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goal of becoming the leading student accommodation provider in these key regions.”  

Ryan says: “I am thrilled to join Nido at such an exciting time in the company’s journey. Nido has built a strong reputation in the student accommodation sector, and I am eager to contribute to its next chapter of growth. With a solid foundation already in place and a clear vision for the future, I look forward to working with Carlo, Darren, and the entire team to capitalize on the vast opportunities ahead, particularly in the Italian and German markets.” 

Ryan brings extensive experience to Nido, having served as CEO of Atrium European Real Estate, now part of the G City Group, where he managed and redeveloped shopping centres and residential rental assets in Central Europe.  Before that, he held the CFO role at Atrium for nearly a decade, playing a key role in driving the company’s financial strategy and expansion.  He also held senior roles at CEDC, JTI, and Unilever.  

Having originally graduated in Law and Italian, he then undertook his accounting qualifications and has worked in Italy, Switzerland, Russia, and Cyprus in addition to spending the last 10 years in the Netherlands.   

Fun facts about Ryan: 

He is married to an amazing wife with two awesome children and a small dog with a huge ego! His hobbies include watching football and supporting his team Tottenham Hotspur (he says he’s an optimist…), and he loves gardening, travelling, and experiencing new cultures and new food. 

Let’s all give Ryan a big Nido welcome!