Self Storage Sessions Building Future Ready Self Storage

Rob Dovey

DSOC

Rob Dovey is Managing Director of DSOC, an NSI Gold Category 1 accredited CCTV Monitoring Station and Alarm Receiving Centre based in the UK. For over six years, DSOC has delivered self storage specific crime prevention through remote monitoring across the UK and Europe. Before entering the industry, Rob served 15 years as a police officer with the Police, a background that continues to shape DSOC's approach to security and risk. Rob brings an operational, front-line perspective on what genuinely reduces crime at self storage sites, and what it takes for security standards to keep pace with a fast growing industry.

Emma Greenwood

SSA UK

Emma joined the SSA UK in December 2023 as a Membership Services Officer.  She has worked in the industry since 2017 as a Store Manager for two large operators and therefore has a wealth of sector knowledge and experience.  Emma is responsible for retention and will be keeping in touch with, and visiting operator members.  She is also the YSN Liaison Officer.

Francisco Parreira do Amaral

Control Space

Francisco is a Partner of Control Space, the fastest growing selfstorage platform in Portugal, being responsible for the sourcing & development of new assets. Before joining Control Space he was a senior strategy and business developer at one of the largest logistic players in Portugal, CTT. Working  closely with the Executive Board in the definition of the company strategy, M&A decisions and business development projects, such as a € 10M+ logistics business turnaround project. Prior to CTT, he worked at NOS Telecom and was a senior consultant at Deloitte Portugal, being responsible for several strategy & operations projects in multiple companies.

Francisco has  a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Nova University in Lisbon.

Shalin Sankar

Janus International Europe

Shalin is a distinguished professional with a wealth of experience in the self-storage industry, having worked for global multinational corporations and founded private companies. His extensive background as a supplier and business consultant spans South Africa, the UK, and Asia, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of diverse market landscapes.

Recently, Shalin joined Janus International Europe as the Business Development Manager for the Nokē division. His expertise is not confined to self-storage; he also has a robust background in generative AI and app development. This blend of industry knowledge and technological know-how makes him an exceptional asset to the Nokē team, driving forward innovative solutions and strategic growth.

Katie Vost

Aria Self Storage Hub

Katie is the founder of Aria Self Storage Hub – a technology platform designed to streamline and automate the operation of self-storage facilities.

With over two decades of hands-on experience in the design, development, and successful operation of storage and workspace facilities, Katie has scaled a portfolio of stores and was recognised nationally when her operation won the UK’s Best Independent Self-Storage Operator in 2019. She has overseen the strategic relocation and sale of high-performing facilities to major institutional investors, including a Self-Storage REIT and LGIM PLC.

In her role as Chair of the Women’s Forum, Katie is passionate about supporting women at all stages of their self-storage careers and creating spaces for mentorship, collaboration, and shared success.