PE O PLE M OVE S MCBRIDE-MORSE TAKES ON CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER ROLE Suddath International has announced the appointment of Heather McBride-Morse as its new chief people officer. The company said: Heather has a proven track record of driving the talent agenda, bringing with her 20 years of experience helping organisations to grow, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. She has a passion for creating a toptier employee experience and a signature motto of making Monday the best day of the week. McBride-Morse joins the company from Fiserv, a global financial technology company, and has previously worked in human resources for several global Fortune 500 organisations, including Raymond James Financial, Jabil Circuit, Honeywell and Eaton. She succeeds Elizabeth Spradley, who is retiring after 31 years on the Suddath team. Elizabeth has been instrumental in developing Suddaths culture and employee experience, said Michael Brannigan, President and CEO of Heather McBride-Morse The Suddath Companies. Through Suddaths growth and change over the years, Elizabeth has been a constant, keeping our employees engaged, productive and happy. We are grateful for all her contributions, as well as for her cheerful personality. Her presence will be greatly missed. WEISS JOINS JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING MOVE FOR CONFERENCE ORGANISER LAURA Johnson Storage & Moving Co in San Diego has announced the appointment of Jim Weiss as its new Vice President of Client Solutions. Weiss has worked in the storage and moving business since he was 16, in Chicago, Dallas, New York City and Sydney. Laura Rossignoli, Events Officer at FIDI, has moved on to new endeavours after expertly managing the FIDI Conference for many years. She will be remembered as the person to turn for all types of last-minute problems. We wish her all the best! Two new faces at Trafimar Relocation Services Trafimar Relocation Services, in Mexico, has appointed Juergen Tellman (top) as its COO, who will be in charge of streamlining the current flow of international and domestic moves in the company. He has more than 30 years experience, starting his career in Germany and recently working for a US-based company in Germany, the US and Mexico. Trafimar has also hired Cristian Matiella Ramirex (above) as Branch Manager of Trafimar Relocation Services, Quertaro (non-FIDI affiliated office). Matiella is a well-known name in the industry and will focus on national sales in the Bajio area of Mexico, located between San Luis Potos Quertaro and Leon. McPHERSON AND HENDERSON APPOINTED AT MOVING FIRM FOUNDED IN 15TH CENTURY The Shore Porters Society, one of the worlds oldest removals and storage businesses, has appointed two new partners to help its expansion. David McPherson and Richard Henderson have taken on management positions in the Aberdeen-based company, which was founded in 1498 the same year Christopher Columbus landed in South America. McPherson has been with the company for almost 30 years WW W. F I D I. O R G FF293 OctNov19 pp96-97 People Moves.indd 97 McPherson and Henderson and heads its operations team. Henderson previously worked for 10 years at The Shore Porters and is returning to the business as office manager. This is a fantastic challenge and I am relishing the opportunity of keeping Shore Porters at the forefront of the removals sector, said Henderson. There is no doubt the past 10 years have been difficult in the property market; however, we continue to have an enviable removals reputation locally, nationally and internationally, among domestic clients and businesses across all sectors. McPherson added: To reach 521 years in business is an incredible achievement and all the staff are very proud to be part of the company as it reaches this fantastic anniversary. We look forward to a bright and prosperous future and, hopefully, another 500-plus years of successfully moving goods across the world. The company, which has launched a new website, has clients that include leading auction houses, galleries and private estates across the UK and internationally. 97 18/09/2019 13:25