AGS NEWS: MAY 2009

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IN THIS ISSUE

FIDI and Internal Training at AGS

Welcome to Nitin Sharma & Pradeep BN

AGS Four Winds China is an Involved Sponsor

AGS for Africa

AGS DIARY

10-13 October,

IAM (HHGFAA) 47th Annual Meeting,
Orlando, Florida

NEW
APPOINTMENTS

AGS is delighted to announce the following appointments:

Arthur Bastien-Thiry
as Branch Manager of AGS Podgorica

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Nitin Sharma
as Branch Manager of AGS Four Winds Chennai

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FIDI and Internal Training at AGS

With the utmost will to serve its clients, AGS has committed itself to a Quality policy at every branch since 1996. In addition to being NF Service Storage and ISO 9001:2000 certified, 26 branches of the Group are FAIM accredited (FIDI Accredited International Movers).

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From 16 to 21 March 2009, 15 operational assistants from various AGS Europe branches attended a FIDI seminar on the management of removals.

Such a seminar allows participants to meet and network with the employees of FIDI member companies, in addition to expanding their knowledge on related topics. Following this, the participants return to their respective branches, highly motivated and keen to share the training benefits with the rest of the team.

Participants could have previously been confronted with several problems linked to the management of removals in a number of ways: class-room taught, field visits (airport, packing warehouse, sea terminal, etc...), industry case study, role plays. During this seminar, twelve specific topics have been covered, from insurance and quality to packing, loading and storage to quotations and contracts.

Following this seminar, the first training session within the AGS Group took place on 23 and 24 March in Bucharest with most of these same employees for two days of additional training. The first day was dedicated to detailing the different stages of the administration of a move, and the second day was based on the operation and use of the NSI software, used as a tool and interface for our tracking system.

Thank you to Gratiela Lascu and to the AGS Bucharest team for organising these two flawless training sessions. Their success has motivated head managers to repeat the operation in Cape Town in six months and in Bangkok early next year.

AGS wants to offer its customers the highest level of expertise and commitment, and therefore focuses on the intensive training of its employees.

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AGS Bucharest Branch Manager:
Gratiela Lascu
Tel: +40 21 345 0666
Email: manager-bucharest@agsmovers.com

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Welcome to Nitin Sharma & Pradeep BN

At AGS, our strategy for growth not only relies on expansion with new branches, but also on having key people in place who enhance our image and service delivery with their knowledge and expertise.

Our newly opened branch in India, AGS Four Winds Chennai, was until recently under the management of Cyril Gigot, who also oversees AGS Four Winds Bangalore and Hyderabad.

AGS Four Winds Chennai is now being managed by Nitin Sharma, who recently joined the AGS Group. Cyril will assist Nitin in the smooth running of the day-to-day operations at the branch in Chennai.

Nitin qualified from Bombay University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and thereafter started his career at a travel agency as a sales manager for seven years. Thereafter, he occupied a number of managerial posts at various reputable companies in the removals, banking and technology sectors.

The newly-launched AGS Relocations division at AGS Four Winds Delhi and Mumbai has proven successful in India’s market, and as a result, AGS Four Winds Bangalore now heartily welcomes its newest addition and Relocations Manager, Pradeep Kumar Bangalore Ningegowda, also known as Pradeep BN.

AGS Four Winds Bangalore, under the auspices of Cyril Gigot, is now a proud AGS Relocation services provider.

Pradeep has worked in relocations for about five years, during which he worked closely with a number of highly reputable, international relocation companies. Pradeep has extensive knowledge and experience in assisting expatriates with their immigrations into India, home- and school-finding assistance, city orientation and a number of other destination services.

We warmly welcome Nitin Sharma and Pradeep BN to AGS Four Winds in India. We wish them both all of the very best in their new positions at AGS, and we are confident in their abilities to assist with the expansion of AGS in India.

AGS Four Winds Bangalore
Relocations Manager: Pradeep BN
Tel: + 91 80 4116 3226
Email:
pradeep.bn@agsfourwinds.com

AGS Four Winds Chennai
Branch Manager: Nitin Sharma
Tel: +91 98 840 647 42
Email:
nitin.sharma@agsfourwinds.com

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AGS Four Winds China is an Involved Sponsor

AGS Four Winds branches in China are demonstrating their commitment to local communities by sponsoring worthy causes, bringing expatriates together through a range of sporting and cultural activities.

Thanks to Keith and his vibrant management team, AGS always goes one step further in China.

Our newly opened branch, AGS Four Winds Chengdu has already demonstrated its involvement. The Chengdu branch was involved in a recent yard sale at the QSI International School in Chengdu, where proceeds went to the Roots and Shoots Foundation, an international youth empowerment organization.

AGS Four Winds Chengdu also attended a recent “Thirsty Thursday” held by the British Chamber of Commerce, south west China. Thirsty Thursday celebrates successful women, and Theresa Xie, Branch Manager of AGS Four Winds Chengdu, was a deserving attendee. In sport, the Chengdu Wanderers Football Club, in the first division of the Chengdu City football league, now proudly wears the AGS Four Winds logo.

AGS Four Winds Chengdu
Branch Manager: Theresa Xie
Tel: +86 28 8529 3491
Email: theresa.xie@agsfourwinds.com

Given that the 2008 event was a huge success, AGS Four Winds Shanghai participated once again in the Shanghai Boat Show Charity by sponsoring a Charity Regatta. In a joint effort with other participants and sailing enthusiasts, funds were raised to help autistic children and support them through special educational programs.

AGS Four Winds Shanghai was the only sponsor in the transportation sector and it organized buses to take participants from downtown Shanghai to the Shanghai Water Sports Center (on a lake outside the city) and back. The Sailing Club is home to the expatriate sailing community in Shanghai, so a large number of senior executives from multinational companies attended the event and contributed in raising more than 13,000 RMB. AGS Four Winds China’s Managing Director, Keith Ellis, took part in the regatta and came in third, undoubtedly owing to his AGS Four Wind’s sail!

At AGS we feel children are very important. And it is not only when moving families that we need to take special care but also in our day-to-day involvement. This is why AGS Four Winds Shanghai took part in the Kidexpo in Shanghai on 28 and 29 March, 2009. Thousands of parents and children attended with an estimated turnout of 15,000 visitors at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, and fun and educational activities were organized throughout the weekend.

All the major international schools in Shanghai were present, as well as international hospitals and other service providers. AGS Four Winds Shanghai lent its tents to create a stroller park, and AGS-branded gifts were handed out to all the participants.

At AGS we also like to show we can laugh and have fun. Following the example of AGS Four Winds Hong Kong, AGS Four Winds Shanghai sponsored the Punchline standup comedy show. This event is held twice a month, five months a year, and is attended by approximately 250 persons, each time. Every attendee receives AGS-branded gifts and a goody bag.

This show proved to be a huge success in 2008 and got widespread coverage in the local press and radio. At the start of the first show on 23 April, the organizers opened the event by thanking AGS in particular for its sponsorship, which was fantastic publicity for AGS Four Winds Shanghai. 2009 is expected to be even more successful!

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AGS Four Winds Shanghai
Branch Manager: Keith Ellis
Tel: +86 21 3126 2221
Email: keith.ellis@agsfourwinds.com

The Hong Kong Sevens is held annually over the last weekend of March, and is one of the premier tournaments in the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series. An annual dinner was attended by the South African Rugby Sevens players and 260 corporate company representatives, and it turned out to be a fully booked-out, roaring success.

AGS Four Winds was able to donate a prize to the value of HK$5,000, rather than simply helping to subsidise the event. Brand sponsorship on the programme, goodie bags, and a pull-up banner at the entrance of the famous Hong Kong Jockey Club, were all arranged by Danielle Goldman.

Danielle Goldman arranged and hosted AGS Four Winds’ first tram party in Hong Kong on April 24. The party was held for their loyal and potential clientele, and it took place on one of Hong Kong’s antique trams which travels continuously across the island. The tram party was a two hour journey with the attendees taking in the sights and sounds of Hong Kong’s bustling nightlife.

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AGS Four Winds Hong Kong
Branch Manager: Chris Wilkinson
Tel: +852 2 885 9666
Email: chris.wilkinson@agsfourwinds.com

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AGS for Africa

Being a world class organisation, AGS endeavours to bring the world closer by bridging the gap between people of various cultures and communities, and creating a sense of unity among people of similar values and backgrounds. From Mozambique in the south east to Morocco in the north – AGS for Africa!

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