P E O P L E M OVES GERSON RELOCATION ANNOUNCES DUAL APPOINTMENTS Melanie Winkworth Ricky Hibburt Gerson Relocation has recruited Melanie Winkworth and Ricky Hibburt to its client services team. Winkworth joins as Client Services Manager, focusing on supporting the companys HR and global mobility departments to help manage the international employee relocation programmes. She brings experience in moving and relocation operations, as well account management and leadership skills and will lead a team of international relocation and move management experts. She said: Prior to joining, Id heard good things about Gerson Relocation in the market. I like its focus on building the best possible relocation and moving service available and I look forward to collaborating with clients to further develop our service around their needs. Meanwhile, Hibburt has moving and relocation management experience, having worked with clients from a broad range of sectors and having experienced relocation from an employees perspective, having moved on many occasions himself. He said: I chose to join Gerson Relocation because I wanted to be part of an industry renowned company at the top of its game. I was also attracted to a company that is looking to invest in its staff and has a focus on customer service. I like the level of experience at all levels within Gerson and knowing that will push and help me grow within a company entering an exciting time in the industry. Hibburt has held senior mobility and management roles at Santa Fe Relocation. Before this, he was self-employed as a home search consultant, gaining valuable knowledge of the housing market in and around London and an understanding of key relocation processes. Mark Costa-Rising, Group Sales and Marketing Director of umbrella group AGM, said: We are really happy to have Ricky join the Gerson Relocation customer service team. He has an excellent range of skills based on his solid moving and relocation operations experience, as well as managing assignments and superb account relationship expertise. PAXTON BOSS JOINS ATLAS WORLD GROUP BOARD The Paxton Companies have announced the election of Chief Operating Officer Bill Paxton, to the 14-member board of directors for the Atlas World Group, Inc a portfolio of companies delivering transportation and logistics services globally. Atlas World Group stockholders voted to make appointments to its board at the companys recent annual meeting. Paxton has 30 years experience in the moving industry, which he began by loading trucks and working in the Paxton warehouse. He currently serves as chairman 82 FF295 FebMar20 pp82-87 People moves.indd 82 of the board of the American Moving & Storage Association, while also serving on FIDIs US board of directors. Our new board members offer unrivalled experience in the moving, storage and logistics arena and will be integral in shaping our companys future, said Jack Griffin, chairman and CEO of Atlas World Group. With their passion and leadership, they will play an essential role in the effective implementation of our comprehensive strategic plan, known as Vision 2025. WW W. F I D I FOC U S . OR G 20/01/2020 15:44