Worldwide ERC® Announces New CEO; Peggy Smith Brings “Keen Understanding” of Mobility Industry
For Immediate Release - April 26, 2010
By Anita Brienza
www.worldwideerc.org
Arlington, VA, USA - Worldwide ERC®, the workforce mobility association, announced today that Peggy Smith, SCRP, GMS has been named as its new chief executive officer, effective May 15, 2010. Smith comes to Worldwide ERC® from software giant Microsoft Corporation, where she was Director, Global Mobility, with responsibility for more than 5,000 annual global moves.
Mike Washbourn, 2010 Worldwide ERC® President and Chairman of the Search Committee which presented Smith as the CEO candidate to the association’s Board of Directors for their evaluation and approval, noted that "Peggy has served in the top tiers of leadership in Worldwide ERC®, including President and Chairman, and on numerous committees and task forces for the association. She has a keen understanding of the economic environment that impacts our business, a recognized sensitivity to and deep knowledge of a broad range of mobility issues, and the ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships: the perfect blend of skills, experience and vision for our organization and our members."
