Russell Start joins the AGM Group, the moving and relocation business, where he will take on the role of Managing Director. He joins AGM Group from Pickfords where he was also Managing Director.
Russell’s career spans 36 years, during which time he held senior roles within both the corporate and consumer sides of the relocation industry.
Starting 30 July 2018, he will lead the progression and sustainable growth of AGM Group’s core businesses; Gerson Relocation, Abels Moving and Momentous Fine Art; and the development of new strategic enterprises as part of a long-term strategy.
Prior to joining AGM Group, he was Managing Director of Pickfords for seven years and prior to that was joint Managing Director for Team Relocations UK.
Russell says; “I am absolutely delighted to be joining AGM Group this summer, it will be a privilege to work with such tremendous brands and I am thoroughly looking forward to helping put the group at the forefront of the UK market. The opportunity to join such a distinguished group and help them deliver the ambitious growth plans they have was too much of an opportunity to miss. I believe there is enormous scope for growth in the Group’s existing markets and brands, as well as tremendous opportunity to add additional revenue streams to the Group’s portfolio.”
A focus on customers, investment and sustainable development
Since coming under new ownership in 2016, the AGM Group businesses have received significant new investment in their systems, processes and people to create market leading brands.
Paul Evans, company Chairman commented: “We look forward to welcoming Russell to the AGM Group in July. Russell brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and develop all brands within the AGM Group. Since the acquisition of Abels, Gerson Relocation and Momentous in late 2016, we have aligned the company structure and developed a strategy that will enable us to provide the best service for our clients and encourage sustainable growth of all companies within the group. We see Russell as a tremendous addition to head our leadership team and to achieving our strategic goals, which positions our customers at the heart of everything we aim for. Good luck Russell, we look forward to working with you.”
AGM Group
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