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Our expert judging panel

Meet the respected leaders bringing insight, independence and a breadth of experience to the Global Serviced Apartment Awards.

Meet the panel

Experience that sets the standard

From investment and architecture to travel management, operations and technology, our panel reflects the full breadth of the extended stay sector.

20 industry experts
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Nick Estrada

CEO

Corporate Housing Providers Association

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Richard Dawes

Director – Hotel Capital Markets

Savills

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Portrait of Carol Fergus

Carol Fergus

Director – Global Travel, Meetings and Ground Transportation

Fidelity International

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Portrait of Rekha Toora

Rekha Toora

Chair of Capital Markets Committee

EEA

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Souhilla Taarabit

Group Head of Corporate Travel Services

Al-Futtaim

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Katharine Le Quesne

Director & Co-founder

Sebright Advisors Ltd

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Francesca Pinder

Head of Marketing

The Influence Room

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James Foice

CEO

The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP)

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Portrait of Dan Williams

Dan Williams

Head of Hotel & Real Estate Finance

Virgin Money

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Sabine Schaffer

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Pro-invest Group

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Portrait of Debbie Hindle

Debbie Hindle

Chair

International Centre for Responsible Tourism

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The judging process

Independent minds.
Meaningful recognition.

The Global Serviced Apartment Awards are judged on merit by a panel of specialists across hospitality and the wider extended stay industry.

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Independent assessment

Entries are reviewed against the published criteria for each category.

Sector-wide experience

Perspectives from operators, investors, advisers, designers and corporate travel leaders.

Merit-led recognition

Excellence is recognised through evidence, impact and achievement.