UK: Serviced apartment consultancy Ariosi, sister company to global serviced apartment agent SilverDoor, has appointed Alistair Murray as its chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately.
Murray will join Ariosi’s senior leadership team, overseeing global operations, strategic growth, and client services.
He will also be responsible for mentoring the team and strengthening the consultancy’s position in the corporate accommodation and relocation sectors.
Murray joins Ariosi from Packimpex, a pan-European destination service provider, where he led the operational expansion into new European markets, implemented best practices across multiple offices, supported M&A activities, and managed financial and strategic operations across six countries.
He has also held senior leadership roles at relocation support services and SIRVA Relocation, one of the world’s largest relocation management companies.
Additionally, Murray previously served on the board of the European Association for Relocation (EuRA) for eight years, including a term as president.
Stuart Winstone, group CEO of Ariosi said: “Alistair’s industry expertise and leadership experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and global reach. His appointment marks a significant step in Ariosi’s expansion and its ongoing commitment to delivering customised, independent and specialist advice for the corporate accommodation and relocation sectors.”
Murray added: “As demand for serviced accommodation and corporate relocation support grows, Ariosi’s role as an advisor and consultant is more important than ever. I look forward to working with the team to enhance operations and support clients in their expansion plans.”