Elite Moving Systems Ltd (EMS) has appointed Alastair Cowan as operations manager to strengthen its operations department.

On 1 March, Emil Perushanov, one of the two directors of London-based mover Top Removals, took part in the ‘Vitality Big Half Marathon’ around the streets of East London and Greenwich.

Silvia Gomez has joined the international moving team at Global Moving Services in the UK.

Removals lead generation website Compare My Move has recently appointed Connor Bartlett as sales manager.

Netherlands-based De Haan Relocation has announced the appointment of Barbara Monnier as move manager.

Dominik Fischer has left Kehrli+Oeler, the Swiss company with which he has worked for the last 18 years. He leaves the Zurich branch of the company in the able hands of Angie Mirams who took over as managing director on 1 January, 2020.

Gerson Relocation has announced the promotion of Nikki Browne to supply chain & agent partner relationships manager. She will be responsible for managing agent relationships for international moving and relocation services.

Logistics expert Allison Kemp, Managing Director of A.I.M Commercial Services Ltd, has been appointed chair of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Road Freight Council.

Vanpac GroupAsia has welcomed Alvin Ong back after seven years away. He has been appointed general manager/network director for Vanpac and will be based at the company’s HQ in Singapore.

International moving company Metropolitan has announced the appointment of Dora Sayegh as its USA commercial representative.

Relocation and logistics specialist Suddath has announced the promotion of Scott Perry to president of Suddath Moving & Logistics. He succeeds Frank Senatore who is retiring after five years on the Suddath team.

Asian Tigers China (mainland) has announced the appointment of Edwin Tan as general manager for Southern China. He will be based at the company’s Guangzhou office.

Italian international removal specialist Bliss Corporation has announced the appointment of two members to its team.

Éléonore Tomoro, AGS Bangui Manager in the Central African Republic, was presented with the Chevalier of the National Order Award for recognition by the CAR government on 1 December, 2019.

Ease The Squeeze’s Brighton Self Store Manager, Bob Baines, is celebrating his 25th year within the Bishop’s Move Group.

JC Payne (UK) Ltd and Otis Vehicle Rentals Ltd have announced the appointment of Stephen Horrocks as group finance director.

Mobility specialist Sterling Lexicon is boosting its international team by welcoming Sabrina Cames to its office in France. Sabrina will join the team as country director and will be based at Sterling Lexicon’s France Office in Paris, which has been operating since 1999.

Gerson Relocation has announced the appointment of Claire Skillett to its Client Services team. In her role, she will be supporting relocating assignees and carrying-out global move management for corporate clients.

Peggy Smith has joined tech and software company Shyft as chief strategy officer. Alex Alpert, CEO and Founder of Shyft, said “Peggy’s knowledge of corporate mobility is extraordinary.

Abels Moving Services has announced the promotion of Kavan McCullagh to director of sales with a focus on corporate UK domestic moving. He will be responsible for managing the business development and customer services teams.