ASAP – the not-for-profit trade body for the serviced apartment sector – has announced that Stuart Winstone, commercial director of SilverDoor, has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman of the Association.

The appointment was announced at ASAP’s networking meeting in Manchester on 6 April.

James Foice, ASAP CEO commented: “I am absolutely delighted that Stuart has been appointed to the role of Deputy Chairman of the ASAP.  He has played a key part on our ASAP Steering Committee over the last 2 years and as Commercial Director of one of the leading global serviced apartment agents, his in-depth experience and knowledge of the sector will be a tremendous asset to the Association.  Stuart is a terrific advocate for the serviced apartment industry and our Chairman Richard Whittaker and I very much look forward to working closely with him in the coming months as we plan the next phase of our development.”

Winstone added: “I am delighted to accept the role of Deputy Chairman of the ASAP.  I have been a very keen supporter of the Association for many years and am very pleased to have the opportunity to take on a leading role as we continue to grow and develop the sector on behalf of ASAP members.”