INDUSTRY N E W S FIDI Focus launches new site and newsletter FIDI Focus has revamped its website and launched a new fortnightly newsletter. In addition to presenting content from editions of FIDI Focus magazine, the fidifocus.org website will also have dedicated columns, features, and up-to-date news stories. The free News Drop newsletter will deliver a selection of the latest news stories from around the global mobility industry. To subscribe, visit the website. There are display and content sponsorship opportunities on both the new website and News Drop. Interested companies should contact John Wheaton: john.wheaton@cpl.co.uk FIDI Affiliate update Latest new Affiliates: COMPAS INTERNATIONAL MOVERS, Brussels, Belgium, 2 July, 2021 MAGNOLIA MOVING, Rome, Italy, 12 August, 2021 TRAVELCARGO INTERNATIONAL REMOVALS, Helsinki, Finland, 31 August, 2021 CDD RELOCATION, Bucharest, Romania, 10 September 2021 AMR INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION, Shanghai, China, 9 September 2021 Latest Affiliate cancellations and resignations: STEVENS INTERNATIONAL, Fort Wayne, US, 10 June, 2021 WRIDGWAYS AUSTRALIA all Branches (Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney), Australia, 28 June, 2021 HK TRANSPACK (THAILAND), Bangkok, Thailand, 17 July, 2021 BM INTERNATIONAL, New Delhi, India, 13 August, 2021 FIDI FAIM NOW A MUST, SAYS HARMONY Harmony Relocation Network has updated its membership rules with three levels of membership, specifying that members in larger markets must be FIDI/ FAIM accredited. In an interview with The Mover magazine, Harmony Managing Director Paul Bernhardt said: The previous rules date back to 2002, when the world was a lot simpler, and our network really was made up mostly of small to medium-sized, single-location companies. Under our new strategy, we support our member companies with booking more business. Member companies can now have branch memberships to Harmony for other locations. Important FIDI announcement From the Chair of the FIDI Board Nomination Committee Following its recent meeting, the FIDI Board has requested the Board Nomination Committee (BNC) to call for nominations for election of one (01) Board member at the forthcoming General Assembly in Cannes in 2022. In accordance with the FlDl Board Nomination Procedure, the Board Nomination Committee seeks and accepts recommendations for Board positions. Nominations and recommendations for these FlDl Board positions may be submitted by: All FlDl Affiliates All FlDl Associations The FIDI Board With Board Member Ebru Demirel reaching the end of her term in Cannes/2022, there will be one vacant position with a mandate of two years, renewable for maximum three times to fill during the General Assembly in Cannes in April 2022. Please note that your recommendations and nominations will be accepted from 6 September 2021, up to 23.00 CET on 22 October 2021. There will be no extension of this closing date. Please send your recommendations or nominations only to: The Chair Board Nomination Committee E-mail: BNC@fidi.org All nominations are treated as strictly confidential. Ever since its inception, FIDI has drawn strength from this voluntary support from our Affiliates and your participation in this democratic nomination and election process is invaluable. I and my fellow BNC colleagues urge you to participate. Best regards Simone Percy Chair Board Nomination Committee W W W. F I D I. O R G FF303 Sept_Nov 21 pp10-17 News.indd 17 17 15/09/2021 10:56