P E O P L E M OVES NEW ASIAN TIGERS ROLES FOR TAN AND SCHAEFERS Asian Tigers China (mainland) has announced the appointment of Edwin Tan as General Manager Southern China, based in Guangzhou. Tan, a Singaporean national who started his career at Asian Tigers Singapore, has been in the moving services industry for more than 16 years, of which 10 years was spent working in the Middle East. The southern region of mainland China covered by Asian Tigers Guangzhou office includes the provinces of Guangdong (Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shenzhen/Shekou, Dongguan); Hainan (Sanya); Yunnan (Kunming); Guizhou (Guiyang); Hunan (Changsha); Fujian (Fuzhou, Xiamen) and Guangxi (Nanning, Liuzhou). A company statement said: With Edwins extensive industry experience and knowledge, we believe he will have a very positive effect on our operations and service delivery in this important region. Asian Tigers China (mainland) has reappointed Peter Schaefers as its US representative. He will act as liaison between US partners of Asian Tigers China and clients relocating between the USA and mainland China. Peter Schaefers Edwin Tan DELRUE MAKES INDUSTRY RETURN AT GROSPIRON 84 FF295 FebMar20 pp82-87 People moves.indd 84 MICHAEL RETIRES FROM AMSA Scott Michael has retired as President of the American Moving & Storage Association. He was previously AMSAs Vice President for Military and Government Affairs and also held other positions within AMSA and the American Movers Conference. AMSA Chairman Bill Paxton said: We are extremely grateful for Scotts contributions to the company and wish him the very best in his future endeavours. John Becker, Vice President of Military Affairs and Policy at AMSA, has been appointed by the board as interim President to oversee day-today operations until a new President and CEO is in place. The AMSA executive committee has appointed a search committee to find a new CEO. W GOSSELIN HIRES BOER Marcel Boer has taken on the role of Sales Manager with the Gosselin Group. DE HAAN TEAM STRENGTHENED De Haan has recruited Barbara Monnier to its corporate and partner desk. She has more than 24 years experience in the industry. Grospiron International has announced the appointment of Celine Delrue to help develop its moving and relocation services. Delrue is returning to the industry following a three-year break. During a 30-year career, Delrue developed sales and held management positions at Interdean France and Santa Fe France. She said: After three years out of the industry, I couldnt wait any longer to be back and Im very happy and proud to represent Grospiron International. Grospirons CEO, Jean-Luc Haddad, said: I join our managing director Philippe Mirault in welcoming Celine to our group and wish her great success in her new role. P WW W. F I D I FOC U S . OR G 20/01/2020 15:44