The Dot Group has promoted Jim Sholders to Chief Executive Officer of Yugo USA, completing the integration of Campus Advantage 12 months after its acquisition. Sholders previously served as President from 2025 and brings over 30 years of student housing experience. In his new role, he will drive North American expansion as Yugo targets tripling its US holdings and joins The Dot Group’s global Executive Leadership Team.
African Collaborations Group has named Paulo J. Cruz as its Founding Chief Executive Officer. Joining from DAMAC Group, Cruz brings 28 years of industry experience across infrastructure and real estate. He will oversee the expansion of a pan-African platform focused on developing bankable sports and entertainment district ecosystems, including the firm's flagship Victory District model designed to generate long-term economic growth across the continent.
JLL has announced a major leadership succession plan for its Irish operations. Deirdre Costello will assume the role of CEO Ireland in January 2027, succeeding John Moran, who moves into the reintroduced Chairman role. Dan O’Connor takes over as Head of Capital Markets and Hotels with immediate effect. The moves draw on over 90 years of combined firm experience to drive future growth across the country.
Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has named Judd Rabbidge as General Manager of Avani Singapore Hotel, its debut property in the country, opening in Q2 2027. Rabbidge moves from Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, where he has been General Manager since July 2024. He brings over 20 years of international hospitality experience to oversee the hotel’s launch, commercial strategy, and team development.
Mirvac Group has named Kit Georgeos as Chief Executive Officer, Funds Management, starting 6 October 2026. Ms Georgeos will oversee the group’s wholesale investment vehicles, capital partnerships and investor relations, while joining the Executive Leadership Team under Campbell Hanan. Having joined Mirvac in 2023 as Fund Manager for the Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund, her promotion triggers a search process to fill her previous role.
Royal London has appointed Group Chief Financial Officer Daniel Cazeaux as interim CEO of Royal London Asset Management. He steps into the role following the departure of Hans Georgeson, who has stepped down after five years in charge. Royal London Group Chief Executive Officer Barry O’Dwyer will launch a recruitment process to select a permanent successor while Cazeaux provides operational continuity across the firm's management boards.
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