The People Behind ASAP
Learn about the ASAP Core Team, based in the UK but fully global in scope and experience; the ASAP Advisory Board & Treasury Committee without whom we could not exist; and the various ASAP Working Groups, drawn from amongst the Membership to help the Association achieve its aims to represent and grow the sector.
The ASAP Core Team
Introducing the core HQ Team who manage the Association day-to-day. Please feel free to contact any one of the team with any queries or with your news.
The ASAP Advisory Board
The Association is ably supported by elected representatives from the ASAP Provider Membership, who help make decisions, manage campaigns, run events and mentor new Members to the Association.
Darryl Walker
Chair
Commercial Director, EMEA
Frasers Hospitality
Jouke Baaima
Co Founder of YOSAA and Corporate Housing Factory
Trine Oestergaard Stafford
Managing Director
House of Fisher
Laura Sanger
Regional Account Manager, Long Stay and Projects
Switch Hospitality Management
Michelle Jackson
Group Operations Manager UK
PREM Hospitality
Jake Bone
Director of Operations EMEA - Corporate Housing
Dwellworks
Bella Nokes
Founder & CEO
Cityus
Kearon McCarthy
Global Director of Key Accounts
Staycity Group
Matt Cookson
CEO
City Apartments
Steve Lowy
Former Chair
CEO
The Residence Apartments
Marking the recent passing of ASAP Chair Keith Freeman, October 2025
It’s been a difficult time for all of us at ASAP as we come to terms with the sudden loss of our Chair, Keith Freeman in October 2025. It’s clear from the outpouring of engagement that Keith was not only a respected leader but also a great friend to so many in our community; and his absence at the conference will be felt very deeply.
Amidst this sadness, we’re continuing the work that mattered so much to him – bringing our sector together, and we will be dedicating the Conference and Recognitions to his memory.
There is a page for those who knew and respected Keith, to leave messages of support and remembrance, and to donate to the homeless charity that was especially important to him.

ASAP Working Groups
The Association is ably supported by elected representatives from the ASAP Provider Membership, who help make decisions, manage campaigns, run events and mentor new Members to the Association.
Current ASAP Working Groups:
ASAP Agent Member Group
Conference Team
Data Group
Europe Focus Group
Green Team
ASAP Industry Supplier Member Group
ASAP New Member Group
Procurement Group
Technology Team
ASAP Industry Development Sponsors
The support of our Industry Development Sponsors is essential for our efforts in advocating for our members and and engaging effectively with policymakers.
Their commitment enables us to deliver meaningful research, advocacy, and initiatives that strengthen the hospitality sector.
If you are interested in becoming an Industry Development Sponsor and joining us in shaping the future of the industry, please
get in touch.
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