The Student Accommodation Association (SAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Klitscher to the SAA National Committee.

Tim brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the hospitality and student accommodation sectors, with a career spanning Australia, the Middle East, Africa, the UK, Japan, China, and the UAE. His background includes senior roles in operations, sales and marketing, asset management, and business development, giving him a comprehensive perspective on service delivery and investor expectations.

For the past decade, Tim has been dedicated to the student accommodation industry, building on his strong hospitality foundation to focus on creating safe, secure, and enriching living environments for students. He currently serves as Senior Vice President Operations APAC & UAE at Yugo Australia, overseeing nearly 2,000 beds across Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, while also retaining responsibility for Yugo’s high-performing assets in Dubai and China. His experience in asset management, stakeholder relations, and strategic growth will be a valuable asset to the SAA as it continues to champion sector-wide standards and advocacy.

Reflecting on his appointment, Tim said:

“I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the Student Accommodation sector more broadly within Australia, helping to bring focus to this important business providing safe and secure world class Accommodation for Students. I hope to bring knowledge and learning to the table from my Yugo colleagues around the world and learn myself from my industry peers as I learn every day from the Yugo Teams that work here in Australia & Dubai.”

We are delighted to welcome Tim Klitscher to the SAA National Committee and look forward to his leadership and insights in advancing the student accommodation industry across Australia.