8th generation to lead De Haan Relocation
De Haan Relocation in the Netherlands has announced that Michiel de Haan, a member of the 8th generation of the De Haan family, will take over as CEO with effect from October 1, 2023. Wouter Hijzen, CEO since 2017, has decided, in good consultation with the owner, to undertake new endeavors elsewhere. The De Haan Board also includes: Linda Rövekamp (COO), Helma Rutten-Reniers (HR/Quality) and Edwin Ros (Finance).
Aires in the USA has announced that its AiresXchange technology ecosystem that provides API partner integration, has won the Gold Stevie International Business Award in the “Application Programming Interface (API) Management Solution” category. Aires has also won a Silver Stevie in the “Company of the Year – Business or Professional Services – Medium-size” category. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 230 professionals worldwide in a two-month judging process.
Aires in the USA has announced that Michael Midgley has become the company’s Director, Marketing. In this position, he will oversee the company’s marketing efforts, including strategy, branding, and marketing technology.
Gosselin Moving has announced its acquisition of Frey & Klein Internationale Spedition GmbH, including its newly built warehouse in Simmern, Hunsrück, Germany. Stefan Klein will continue in his role as Managing Director of the company.
Aires in the USA has announced the promotion of Elizabeth Boschert to Vice President, Shared Services. In this role, she will continue to oversee real estate policy and procedure, home marketing, risk management, inventory, temporary housing, affinity services, and special operations. Her role will expand to include oversight of key global procurement functions and serving as a member of the executive leadership team.
Aires in the USA has announced the promotion of Rob Capiola to General Manager, Gulf Coast Region. In this role, he will oversee regional operations, sales, and overall growth for the region. Rob began his career with Aires in 2011 and has held positions of successive responsibility in operations, client services, and sales over the last 12 years. He most recently served as a Senior Account Executive for Aires’ Central Region.
Alfa Mobility has a new owner
Alfa Mobility has announced that it has a new owner following its acquisition by the Pamica Group from previous owner MIDAQ AB.
Steve Jordan, Editor of The Mover Magazine, talks to Philippa Robinson as she settles into her role as the president of OMNI.
Philippa Robinson, from Robinsons International in the UK, has recently taken over as the president of OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International). OMNI has been around since the middle 1980s and has become well known as a network of some of the leading moving companies in the world. They all trade with each other, though not necessarily exclusively, and get together once a year for the OMNI conference of business owners and senior managers in which they can learn from each other and exchange business in a relaxed setting.
Aires in the USA has announced that Chris Contos assumed the role of Aires Manager, International Household Goods on July 1, 2023. Chris was previously operations manager for Aires’ Central Regional Office. He will bring many years of previous household goods experience to the role.
Virginia Lane, Managing Director of Asian Tigers Philippines, has announced Mr. Cipriano S. Pagulayan Jr. as the company’s new Operations Manager. Jun, as he is fondly called, joined the company May 2nd 2023, holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majoring in accounting from San Sebastian College in the Philippines. He has 30 years of experience as a branch manager of Metrobank, one of the largest and most popular banks in the Philippines.