P E O P L E M OV ES LAUFFER PROMOTED TO AIRES PRESIDENT Global mobility business Aires has announced it has promoted current Executive Vice President Joleen Lauffer to President, leading the company and overseeing all its activities. Joleen is the right leader for Aires, said outgoing Aires President Jeff Wangler. Joleens extensive background, industry knowledge, and operational expertise will serve Aires continued success for decades to come. Joleen has the vision, leadership, and energy to support the changing and growing needs of our ecosystem and Aires future. We are thrilled with her appointment. Lauffer said: I am excited to take on this role, and plan to build on what was created by the incredible leadership that has shaped Aires over the past 40 years. We thrive as an organisation because of the culture, forward momentum, and the team of all-stars that form our foundation. These are exciting times in the evolution of our company, and I am thrilled for the opportunity to serve in this role as we chart our path for the future. Lauffer has more than a decade of senior management experience, including strategic development and plan execution for the organisation, most recently with oversight of Aires operations and technology development. Jeff Wangler will continue with the company as Aires Chief Executive Officer. PERCY JOINS OMAN BEVERLY SMYTH Simone Percy has joined Oman Beverly Smyth Moving & Storage as General Manager. She was previously Managing Director of DASA International Movers. STEFANIA SIERRA DASA announced the promotion of Stefania Sierra to General Manager. Sierra has been with the company for four years and has more than 15 years experience in the international removals industry in Ireland, Italy and the UAE. She is qualified in the transport of live animals, making DASA an IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association) agent. 80 FF305 Mar_May 22 pp80-81 People moves.indd 80 INTEREM CEO STEPS DOWN Rahul Pillai, CEO of Middle East-based Interem Relocation is leaving the business. After having spent an eventful, enriching and rewarding 21 plus years with Interem, I have decided to end my journey with the organisation that grew alongside me, and today is one of the most reputed moving companies in [its region], he said. SANTA FE APPOINTMENTS Olivier Jourdan has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at Santa Fe Relocation. He joined the business in 2015 and has previously worked for Crown Relocations and SIRVA. Santa Fe has also made the following appointments: Pierre Rumeau as Sales Director for the Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East and Africa regions; Ruth Lockwood as Head of Strategic Sales in Asia; Romain Angevelle as Head of Corporate Sales in Singapore; and Sudipto Rudra as Head of Commercial Projects. MACKLEY IN OMNI ROLE Chris Mackley has been announced as the new General Manager for OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International). He will work alongside Ian Waters, the current General Manager, until he leaves OMNI in April. SONG TO LEAD AT KOREA Asian Tigers Korea has promoted Saenah Song to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Song began her career with Asian Tigers in 2003 and has served in various leadership roles in the operations, business development and agent relations within the company over the past 18 years. Joseph Song, CEO since 1984, will continue to serve as the companys chairman. See interview feature, pages 38-41. JONES RECRUITED AT GERSON Gerson Relocation UK has appointed Sarah Jones as Pricing and Vendor Manager. She has 19 years experience in the industry. MANUELA HENK LEAVES HENK INTERNATIONAL Managing Director of German Affiliate Henk International Manuela Henk has left the company. Management responsibilities have been assumed by Maurice Henk, who has been with the company since 2014, while Hendrik Donner is heading the international department, previously overseen by Manuela Henk. Henk remains in the logistics industry at Arlogis, of which she is one of two shareholders, where she will focus on the business and innovation management. Founded in 2005, the company specialises in records management, digital imaging and other services, managing document and data life-cycles. I am looking forward to all the new challenges and opportunities, said Henk. WW W. F I D I FOC U S . OR G 08/03/2022 08:35