Aires in Pittsburgh, USA, has announced that Pam Dunleavy, Aires Vice President of Sales & Marketing, has become the first recipient of the Jim Putt Award. The award, named after the company’s founder, recognises individuals who embody his values of selflessness and commitment to helping others.
Following its acquisition of Santa Fe – and Samuel Mergui’s subsequent appointment as Santa Fe CEO – the Mobilitas Group has reorganised some of its senior management positions.
An announcement from SIT Spain:
We have great news to share with you all!
At SIT we are constantly growing, and that is why in September we will be carrying out an exciting change of facilities (offices and warehouse).
We are moving just a few metres from where we are, Avenida José Garate 11, Coslada, Madrid . This new space will not only allow us to improve our service, but will also give us the opportunity to continue growing and offering the best to our customers.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
Graebel Companies, Inc has announced the elevation of Graebel President Ron Dunlap to chief executive officer, leaving Bill Graebel to focus full time as chairman. The company said that this leadership change, which Ron and Bill have been working toward for years, is a testament to Graebel’s robust succession planning and its commitment to ensuring business continuity.
A statement from Gus Sunwoo | Asian Tigers Korea
As Joseph steps into a well-deserved retirement today, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey he has had over the past 50 years in
our industry. It’s difficult to put into words the sense of gratitude and admiration I, along with countless others, feel for the legacy you leave behind for your Asian Tigers Korea family.
SIT Spain have announced that Fernanda Viana is joining their International Removals Department. Fernanda brings over 20 years of experience in the moving and global mobility industry.
“We are pleased to inform you that Fernanda Viana has joined our international mobility team, as of September. Fernanda brings with her a vast experience in industry companies, which will strengthen our capabilities and enhance our collaborations.
Her innovative approach and deep knowledge of the international market will be a great addition to our team. With Fernanda on board, we are confident that we will continue to strengthen our relationships with global partners and offer an excellent service to our customers. We are confident that her addition will be beneficial for both parties and we look forward to continue working together on future projects. We are excited to start this new stage together.”
On 20 August, Relocation Management Company Sirva Worldwide, Inc. announced that it has completed a transaction with the support of its lenders and equity sponsors, Madison Dearborn Partners and Relo Group. The company said that this transaction strengthens the company’s balance sheet and provides it new liquidity, supporting its continued growth and innovation and enabling further investment in its technology, employees, and ability to serve customers.
JK Moving Services in the USA has announced new appointments for its commercial and residential teams. Mike Coleman has joined JK Moving Services, as executive vice president, Commercial Services, reporting to JK President David Cox. In this newly created role, Mike heads commercial services and will lead all aspects of business unit growth, profit, and performance.
“We welcome Mike to the JK family,” said David Cox, president, JK Moving Services. “His industry experience, strategic skills, and success in leading operational transformation are important as we build to drive growth in existing and new sectors.”
David also announced Eric Ball as a new member of the team as senior vice president Sales and Business development for Commercial Services. “Eric brings a wealth of experience to directing outside sales and business development initiatives,” he said.
The workers of the Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) have announced a strike starting on August 22, 2024, primarily targeting overtime work, which will extend until the end of the year. AIMA was formed last October following the abolition of SEF ((Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras). AIMA is responsible for regularizing the entry and stay of foreign citizens into Portugal including granting residence permits.
In a statement to LUSA – Portuguese News Agency, the National Federation of Unions of Public and Social Workers (FNSTFPS) clarified that “this strike will last until the end of the year”, with the expectation that “it may be called off if AIMA takes the necessary steps to create the staff map with a sufficient number of workers to address pending requests and manage contacts with immigrants”.
The strike arises from deep-rooted concerns over inadequate staffing, overwhelming workloads, and frustrations with the ongoing transition from SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) to AIMA. AIMA workers have long been raising alarms about the unsustainable conditions they face, with more than 400,000 pending cases creating significant delays. The issues have been exacerbated by a recruitment process that many describe as opaque, further stressing an already strained system.
OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) has two new members of its board: Eric Tate from Aires in the USA and Ido Barner from Mobilitas. This interview looks at their respective backgrounds, their thoughts on the OMNI organisation, the key issues the industry faces right now and OMNI’s role in addressing them.