P E O P L E M OVES Asian Tigers Korea founder retires Joseph Song, who founded the business now known as Asian Tigers Korea, is retiring from the company after 53 years in the moving industry. He stepped down as CEO in early 2022, after passing the reins to his daughter, Saenah Song. Santa Fe promotes Graydon Santa Fe has promoted April Graydon to the role of Director of Partner Relations and Americas Move. She has 27 years of industry experience and has been with the company since January 2019. The company said the appointment would lead to enhanced communication, deeper partnership collaborations and innovative solutions tailored to their needs. James Gooding, COO Move and Managing Director, North Asia, said: I am very excited about Aprils promotion and look forward to working closely with her to elevate partner engagement and ensure we manage quality in real time across our partner network, with a special focus on the pivotal market of the US. Asian Tigers appoints Fan Riley becomes Director at Grace Grace Worldwide has appointed Jane Riley as Director of Corporate Services. She will be leading corporate relocation and mobility services businesses for the group, with a focus on strengthening service levels, sales growth, and enhancing operating efficiencies. Paschel is new Champion President Champion International Moving has appointed Jason Paschel as its President and COO when Rudy Planavsky retires in December 2023. Paschel joined the company in 2009, initially as a Regional Manager for International Business Development, being promoted to Senior Account Manager within a year. The company said: Most recently, Jason excelled in his role as Director of Sales and made impactful contributions as a key member of our senior management team. Asian Tigers China has announced the appointment of Wilson Fan as its Business Development Director China. In this new position, Fan will be responsible for the maintenance and growth of account relationships in China. Skoglund joins SBK SBK Moving AB has announced the appointment of Michael Skoglund to its international sales team. Skoglund joins the company from Freys Express. He previously worked for Alfa Moving as Sales Director and was a board member between August 2012 until September 2022. He has been key account manager for many of the largest accounts in Scandinavia. Somers takes on IAM director role The International Association of Movers (IAM) has appointed Morgana Somers as Director of Global Services. Her focus will be on developing member benefits, including the IAM Trusted Moving Company designation, the Receivable Protection Program, the IAM Code of Ethics, and IAM Learning. Somers has previously worked for Paxton and Hilldrup in the Virginia market. Aires makes regional operations promotions Aires has promoted Ryan Goulet and Alisha Crose to Regional Operations Managers in Aires central regional office. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and oversight of mobility specialists and other operational team members, ensuring customer service and service delivery standards are maintained. 70 FF312 Dec_Feb 23 pp70-71 People moves.indd 70 05/12/2023 09:41