Dash Living Appoints Former Goldman Sachs Executive as New COO

September 28, 2026 - 04:35

Dash Living has named Kiyomi Urbas, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs, as its new chief operating officer. The appointment places her at the center of the company's operations in Hong Kong, where the co-living and rental housing provider continues to expand its footprint across the region.

Urbas spent a significant portion of her career at Goldman Sachs, where she built experience in finance, strategy, and large scale operational management. Her move into the co-living sector signals a growing trend of senior finance professionals shifting toward real estate and hospitality driven businesses that blend technology with urban housing demand.

In her new role, Urbas will oversee day to day operations, drive efficiency across the company's property portfolio, and support the leadership team as it pursues growth in Hong Kong and other markets. The company has positioned itself as a flexible housing option for young professionals and mobile workers who need short and medium term accommodation.

Analysts note that hiring a figure with a strong banking background could help Dash Living strengthen its financial discipline and investor relations as competition in the co-living space intensifies. Several operators in Asia are racing to capture demand from tenants seeking furnished, service inclusive rentals.

Urbas said she looks forward to applying her experience to a fast moving industry that sits at the intersection of real estate, hospitality, and technology. Her appointment takes effect immediately, and she will be based in Hong Kong.