OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS SO C I AT I O N PR ESI DENT Norways open economy welcomes trade with the rest of the world and creates a mobile workforce that is the lifeblood of the countrys moving industry. President of FIDI Norway Hans Christian Strand explains how the Association is helping its members meet the challenges that lie ahead FF: What is your role as President of FIDI Norway? Hans Christian Strand [HCS]: The main task of FIDI Norway is to secure and promote the four FIDI Affiliates interests within the FIDI Global Alliance. HANS CHRISTIAN STRAND, PRESIDENT OF FIDI NORWAY FF: What is special/unique about working as a mover in your region of the world? HCS: FIDI Norways interests are mainly determined by such factors as our countrys geographical location in Europe, and the countrys relatively open economy. 32 FF293 OctNov19 pp32-33 Association President.indd 32 FF: What is the market like at the moment? HCS: The Norwegian removals market is a perfect competition market structure in which many small and medium-sized companies compete with each other for local, national and international business. FF: What are the hot issues for your Affiliates? HCS: The future impact of Brexit, and the ongoing global trade war. Our economy rests on free trade agreements with other countries. They secure Norwegian business WWW. F I D I . OR G 18/09/2019 12:49