SilverDoor and Synergy confirm unified leadership team following merger

SilverDoor and Synergy have unveiled their new joint leadership team, formalising the integration of both organisations following their merger in August. The appointments, which take effect immediately, reflect the group’s intention to build a stronger, more globally coordinated serviced-accommodation platform for corporate travel and mobility programmes.

• Chief Executive Officer – Stuart Winstone
• Chief Operating Officer – Martin Klima 
• Chief Commercial Officer – Claire Barrie
• Chief Product Officer, Synergy by SilverDoor – Leslie O’Brien 
• Chief Financial Officer – James Buckley
• Chief Supply Officer – Alex Neale 
• Chief People Officer – Imogen Brettell 
• Chief Technology Officer – Hanish Vithal

• SilverDoor’s Martin Klima is promoted from Chief Customer Officer to Chief Operating Officer for the combined business.
• Synergy Global Housing’s Claire Barrie is promoted from EVP Commercial Operations at Synergy to Chief Commercial Officer for the combined business.
• Synergy Global Housing’s Leslie O’Brien is promoted from EVP US Operations to Chief Product Officer, Synergy by SilverDoor.

According to both companies, these appointments are designed to align operational processes, commercial strategy and product development under a unified framework, positioning the merged organisation for an accelerated phase of international expansion.

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Commenting on the new structure, Stuart Winstone, CEO of SilverDoor, stated: “These appointments bring together a leadership team with the experience and capability needed to unite SilverDoor and Synergy and accelerate our ambitious global growth strategy. Martin, Claire and Leslie will play central roles in shaping that future; their exceptional expertise and understanding will play a critical role in building and expanding our new proposition and footprint globally.”

Discussing his expanded remit, Martin Klima noted: “Extended stay accommodation continues to be a critical component of corporate travel and relocation programmes, and aligning our operational approach across regions positions us extremely well to support clients as their needs evolve.”

In her new commercial leadership role, Claire Barrie added: “SilverDoor and Synergy are market leaders in the serviced accommodation sector and have long been recognised for their strength in different regions. Combining and expanding our capabilities and footprint marks an exciting new chapter and I’m looking forward to working with the senior leadership team to realise our ambitions for global growth.”

Reflecting on the strengthened product portfolio, Leslie O’Brien emphasised the opportunity to enhance global standards: “Our combined portfolio – now comprising both managed properties and our network of supply chain partners – is the strongest in the sector. The focus now is on elevating standards, expanding high-quality managed inventory, and ensuring consistency for clients wherever they operate. This is a pivotal moment to shape a more resilient, globally connected product offering.”

For travel and mobility professionals, the integration of SilverDoor and Synergy provides a clearer, more unified proposition within the corporate extended-stay sector. As both companies continue to consolidate operations and harmonise service delivery, the new leadership team is set to guide the organisation’s next stage of growth across key global markets.

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