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AGS sponsors office removal for Shanghai Young Bakers!

Jade Harper — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:08:20 +0000

Founded in 2008 by a team of French volunteers, by 2015 the inspirational Shanghai Young Bakers outreach programme had outgrown its old premises and needed to move. AGS Movers Shanghai was proud to conduct their removal on April 20 at no cost, in recognition of the valuable work the organisation does by empowering disadvantaged youths with valuable baking skills.

Click here for the SYB’s account of the removal.

Shanghai becoming a free-trade zone in China

Jade Harper — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:41:47 +0000

With the recent news about Shanghai becoming a free-trade zone in China, some have speculated on Hong Kong’s relative status as a business centre – and whether it will lose out in competitiveness to its northern neighbor. Click here to view our November 2013 Newsletter

Gregory Seitz nominated as a Foreign Trade Advisor of France

Jade Harper — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:55:46 +0000

Gregory Seitz, Branch Manager of AGS Movers Hong Kong, has been selected for his unique international business experience as a French Foreign Trade Advisor. This nomination took place via a decree from the French Prime Minister and recognises the work done by Gregory toward the development of French international trade.

A graduate of the Ecole de Commerce de Bordeaux, Gregory launched his career with the Bongrain Group in Germany. He then started his own business in the events sector working in France and Panama.

Gregory joined the AGS Group in 2006 as a Business Development Manager for the Mumbai office. He was later transferred to the Shanghai branch where he became Deputy Branch Manager, before becoming AGS Movers Hong Kong Branch Manager in June 2011.

Through his role as Foreign Trade Advisor, Gregory will advise on activities to promote French economic growth. He is also a member of the organising committee for the Grand Prix VIE that was launched on 4 June. The awards ceremony will take place on 9 October 2013.

At the monthly meetings of Foreign Trade Advisors of France in Hong Kong, Gregory will bring along his expertise, notably on the trends in international mobility for multinationals based in the Asia-Pacific zone.

He joins Joëlle Castro, Alain Taïeb, Mickaël Henriet and Paul Massardier as members of the Mobilitas Group who are also French Foreign Trade Advisors.

AGS Movers Shanghai supports the 2nd football cup for French Schools

Jade Harper — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:55:39 +0000

AGS Movers Shanghai was the proud sponsor of the 2nd Asian Cup for French School which took place in Shanghai, 25 to 27 May 2012.

Inspired by the African model, this tournament aims to promote soccer and enhance links and partnerships between French schools in Asia.

This year, more than 160 budding footballers gathered in Shanghai from eight different French high schools (Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh and Tokyo).

All participants were able to discover Shanghai during this sunny weekend and make new friends around the game of football.

The tournament host, Shanghai High School, won the tournament.

AGS International Movers also supported the 1st Asian Cup event as a sponsor last year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The 3rd Asian French high school soccer tournament will take place in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam next year.

Mr Goodmove: The AGS ambassador of quality

Jade Harper — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:11:10 +0000

What makes perfect customer service?

Mr GoodMove, the AGS ambassador of quality, is constantly monitoring all the branches in the AGS group, to ensure top quality customer service is provided whatever the circumstances. In the removals industry, we must deal with many situations outside of our control.

Our Quality Ambassador is on hand when customers need extra support or reassurance, and works with the AGS branch and client for issue resolution and a positive outcome. Mr GoodMove makes sure clients are continually kept updated until complete satisfaction is reached. AGS branches are then evaluated not just for perfect service, but for how the matter was dealt with.

AGS would particularly like to highlight the following branches as being exemplary in their customer service provision in 2011: AGS Movers Codem Yaoundé, AGS Movers Cameroon, AGS Movers Rwanda, AGS Movers Beijing & Shanghai, AGS Movers Chennai, AGS Movers Philippines, AGS Movers Slovakia, and our Brest, Lorraine – Luxembourg, Poitiers, Strasbourg-Alsace, Tarbes and Troyes branches in France.

Mr GoodMove was implemented in 2009 to help branches measure and further improve their customer service levels and quality performance. We have seen a marked increase in the satisfaction expressed by our customers since this additional customer service initiative was put in place.
Our customer satisfaction ambassador, Mr GoodMove, is available by email at mrgoodmove@agsmovers.com.

New appointments

Jade Harper — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:33:10 +0000

AGS welcomes the following newly appointed or relocated managers:

AGS Movers Hong Kong
Branch Manager
Gregory Seitz

Gregory Seitz is the branch manager of AGS Movers Hong Kong. He took over from Chris Wilkinson, who now oversees the Asia network. Gregory started as a Business Development Manager at AGS Movers Mumbai in 2006, then joined AGS Movers Shanghai two years later as Sales Director before his promotion to Deputy General Manager. Gregory has worked in Germany and Latin America and is fluent in French, English, German and Spanish. With a diploma in FIDI’s EiM (Essentials in International Moving) course, a wealth of experience and expertise, Gregory is an asset to the Hong Kong team and the AGS Group.

AGS Movers Guinea
Branch Manager
Michel Giovannucci

Michel Giovannucci is at the helm of AGS Movers Guinea. He was a trainee branch manager at AGS Movers Senegal before taking over the reins in Guinea. Prior to joining AGS, Michel worked as a major in the French Army where he was employed for almost 15 years. He also worked for 3 years at the Embassy of France in Niger.

AGS Movers Podgorica
Branch Manager
Darko Damjanovic

Darko Damjonovic is the branch manager of AGS Podgorica in Montenegro, which was previously part of AGS Movers Belgrade. He proved to be the most skilled and competent to provide leadership to AGS Podgorica out of a range of recruits vying for the position. Darko has a degree in Management and Marketing from the Faculty of Economics in Podgorica and has also taken languages courses at Oxford Centar Language Centre. Darko is bilingual and speaks English and Montenegrin.

AGS Movers Mumbai
Branch Manager
Clive Coelho

Clive Coelho is heading up the AGS Movers Mumbai office in India. Clive is new to the AGS Group and has a wealth of prior experience in the removals industry.

AGS Movers Korea
Branch Manager
Ben Garcia

Ben Garcia is back in Seoul after a stint in the United States last year. Ben has almost 4 years’ experience managing this branch already, and will make his mark here again as he takes over the management of the branch. Harvard-educated Ben is well respected for his leadership skills and during his time at AGS Movers Korea he was also honoured to serve as Chairman of the Transportation and Logistics Committee for the EU Chamber of Commerce.

AGS Movers Benin
Branch Manager
Jacques Biraben

Jacques Biraben first joined the Group in 2004 as trainee manager in Benin. Since then, he has worked as branch manager at AGS branches in Mauritania, Malawi and Algeria. Jacques returned to Benin at the end of November 2011 and replaced Julien Porcher. We wish him the best of luck in his new position.

AGS Movers Congo
Branch Manager
Panagiotis Poulot

Panagiotis Poulot joined the AGS Group as trainee manager at AGS Movers Carcassonne in early 2008, before becoming Director and Manager of AGS Movers Metz in June 2008 and developed the branch significantly. When Panagiotis expressed the wish to change continents, AGS Movers Congo, which integrates the main site of Pointe Noire and the Brazzaville branch, was an excellent option for his skill-set. Panagiotis has a Masters in Logistics and Transport and over ten years experience in the removals industry. He speaks French, English and Greek. We look forward to the Congo branch evolving appreciably in the months and years ahead.

AGS Movers Tanzania
Branch Manager
Philippe Duclos

Philippe Duclos joined the Group as a VIE in June 2008 at the Madagascar branch. After his VIE period, he was offered a trainee manager position in Madagascar. He held that position until the spring of 2011, when he succeeded Vincent Pernin at AGS Movers Tanzania. Phillip has a Master of Business Administration from Arkansas State University, USA and a Master in International trades from Caen Institut d’Administration des Entreprises in France. He is fluent in English and French.

AGS Movers Reunion
Branch Manager
Christian Raviart

Christian Raviart, who officially retired in February 2011, is back in service, having said in passing that he had retired enough! It is a pleasure to see Christian again, although he had not left entirely, since he had retained his role on the Board of Directors. Christian’s extensive professional career started at AGS Marmande (SNF-Fourteau) where he began as a Sales Manager, and then became a Branch Manager until December 1990. He then occupied positions such as Branch Manager of AGS Movers Paris, General Manager of SOTEMAD and Technical and Transit Sales Operations at AGS Paris. In January 1997 he was appointed as the IT Manager at AGS Holding. Christian was then in charge of AGS Réunion from October 1998.

We trust that our branch managers will excel in their new positions and wish them all the best in their roles.

New AGS Postings and Recruitment – June 2011

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:55:31 +0000

AGS welcomes the following newly appointed or relocated managers:

Scott Willis
Manager AGS Movers Beijing

Thomas Coupat
Manager
AGS Movers Shanghai

Gregory Seitz
Manager
AGS Movers Hong Kong

Clément Fagon
Assistant to Asia Regional Network Manager (Chris Wilkinson)
AGS Movers

Nicolas Agazar
Manager
AGS Movers Algeria

Laurent Bedleem
Manager
AGS Movers Malawi

Karim Sikias
Manager
AGS Movers Kiev

Aleksandar Baric
Manager
AGS Movers Podgorica

AGS Supports Communities – June 2010

Jade Harper — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:49:05 +0000

In keeping with the UN’s Global Compact, more specifically, the Human Rights principle, AGS endeavours to reach out to local communities and those in need. Each AGS subsidiary is not only an ambassador of the AGS Group, but the hands and feet of the Group’s hopes and concerns for human rights.

AGS supports the fight against cancer at the “Everyone Sings Against Cancer” concert in Paris

A special concert was held at the Theatre Mogador in Paris, on 22 March, 2010, in support of the “Everyone Sings Against Cancer” association. More than 50 celebrities were on stage for the good cause.

From pop stars to television stars, one after another gave their voices for the fifth consecutive year, on the Mogador stage. Among the artists the audience was treated to were Chimene Badi, Amel Bent, Helene Segara, Gilbert Montagné, Helmut Fritz, Julien Courbet, Nikos Aliagas, Laurence Boccolini, Frederic Lopez, Jean-Pierre Pernaut, Sandrine Quétier, Corinne Touzet, Buno Guillon and Bruce Toussaint.

AGS invited more than 100 people to the occasion, mainly customers and their families, as well as staff, to participate in the prestigious event which raised more than 150,000 Euros.

The funds raised from the evening will be used to implement special projects to assist cancer patients and their families.

AGS is proud to have participated in the event to support this worthy cause.

AGS Movers China Supports Communities

It was plain sailing at this year’s International Boat Show Charity Regatta in April, when AGS Movers Shanghai sponsored autistic children at the worthy event.

The branch provided tents and candy floss for the kids, and free short-term storage for the Silent Angel Kindergarten for Autistic Children.

Meanwhile, newly-opened AGS Movers Wuhan supported renowned Chinese photographer, Qi Hong, by sponsoring his “In Time” photographic exhibition. The exhibition took place from 15 – 30 May this year in Wuhan Tiandi. The branch also championed the cause of children from Hong An Village by helping to raise funds at a charity dinner on 15 May. Proceeds from the evening allowed the children to enjoy a much needed day of fun at the Wuhan Amusement Park.

And AGS Movers Chengdu reached its sponsorship goal by financially supporting the city’s expat football team. The Chengdu Expat Football Team are first division players in the Chengdu City league.

AGS Movers “Gets Out There”

Jade Harper — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:55:15 +0000

Every day we are presented with opportunities to establish friendships and strong alliances, both at work and play. This month we commend AGS International Movers for “getting out there”.

The American Chamber of Commerce, in Southwest China, organized a July 4th celebration fundraising benefit.

This event was held on June 27th at Chengdu Meishi International School to celebrate the 233rd American Independence Day. AGS Movers Chengdu was invited as a sponsor, and all the proceeds went to the Sichuan Earthquake Rebuilding Effort.

Candy floss and flyers were handed out at the AGS Movers Chengdu’s stand, which drew the attention and interest of many visitors, particularly families with young children. The American Independence Day celebration is a premier event in Chengdu, and this year over 1000 people attended.

Most recently AGS Movers Shanghai sponsored a synchronized swimming gala at the Gubei Gym Club.

AGS Movers Shanghai donated AGS-branded towels to the swimmers, and many families supported the event.

This event was an excellent opportunity for AGS representatives to meet prospective clients and network with numerous people.

A live boxing event was held on August 29, 2009, in Hong Kong’s prestigious Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC). The event was in aid of former rugby player and coach, Joel Dunn, who was well-known in the local community. Joel was diagnosed with Leukaemia a few months ago and recently passed away, leaving a young family behind.

AGS Movers Hong Kong was tasked with handling the logistics of moving the boxing ring to and from the HKFC. The event was a huge success, and about HK$420,000.00 was raised. Well done to AGS Movers Hong Kong for handling the logistics superbly.

AGS Movers Shanghai attended the Expat Show in September as an exhibitor. All sorts of boxes and packing materials were on display in both booths to show clients what we use when we move their goods.

Brochure stands were also available, and a number of corporate gifts were handed out, like magnets, squeeze trucks, beanies, caps and beer coolers. AGS Movers Shanghai also arranged a lucky draw and offered a number of fabulous prizes, such as a case of wine, a bottle of champagne, a DVD player and gift vouchers.

The Expat Show Shanghai is a three-day event that aims to bring the expatriate community together. With more than 9000 visitors over three days and approximately 200 exhibitors, this is the largest expat event in Shanghai. This exhibition makes it possible for foreigners to find all the information, products and services they might need while living in Shanghai.