Nido Living appoints CIO

Nido Living has appointed Rafael Fernández-Ladreda as their new CIO with responsibility for the integration of Nido Living with their recently acquired company, Livensa Living. 

Rafael Fernández-Ladreda

This strategic move aims to combine the people, systems, and processes of both companies to support Nido's goal of operating 25,000 beds across Europe by 2031.
Livensa Living, acquired in September 2023, significantly boosts Nido's portfolio by adding over 9,000 student accommodation beds in Spain and Portugal, bringing Nido's total to more than 13,000 beds across Europe. This integration is expected to strengthen Nido's position in the European student housing market and ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for residents.
Fernández-Ladreda brings extensive experience in business strategy, post-merger integrations, and operational excellence from various manufacturing and technology industries. His background includes roles as a strategy consulting partner, private-equity managing director, and CEO, and he has a proven track record of driving profitability and value creation globally. Fluent in multiple languages, he also offers a strong international perspective to his leadership.
Carlo Matta, CEO of Nido Living, said: “The new role of CIO will play a crucial role for us to meet our ambitious growth strategy. Rafael brings invaluable expertise, having worked across multiple sectors and geographies. As we target 25,000 beds by 2031, integrating our teams and harnessing value across the platform will be critical to our success.”
Rafael Fernández-Ladreda, CIO of Nido Living, said: “I am excited to take on this new role at Nido Living and to support the integration of Livensa Living into the platform. Bringing together the strengths of both organisations will allow us to accelerate transformation, unlock synergies and create long-term value as we continue to grow across Europe."