Carlo Swaab

VP Operations

Carlo Swaab is VP Operations at Shurgard Self-Storage, bringing 26 years of experience with the company and a deep understanding of the European self-storage market.

He began his career at Shurgard in 1999 as a District Manager, progressing through a range of senior leadership roles across multiple countries, including Country Manager, Senior Operations Manager, and Transformation Director Europe.

Over the course of his tenure, Carlo has led large, multi-country operations, driving operational and financial performance, and played a key role in transforming and scaling the organisation.

Holding a degree in Business Administration, along with extensive experience in operations, people leadership, and strategic transformation, he drives operational excellence and sustainable growth across the Shurgard portfolio.



Member of Federation of European Self Storage Associations Member of  Self Storage Association UK Investor in People Silver EPRA Sustainability Best Practices Recommendations Gold Award The Global ESG Benchmark for Real Assets Member of  BEL ESG