Imagine the Possibilities: Shaping the future through collaboration and innovation
Recap of the Graebel 2023 Partner Alliance Conference
Graebel’s 23rd Annual Partner Alliance Conference took place October 22-24 at the Westin Denver International Airport in Colorado. We welcomed over 200 partners from 40 countries to the event which gathered representatives from our network of mobility service providers to learn, share information and acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments within their respective fields. The two-day conference included panel discussions with clients and partners, engaging workshops and opportunities for networking.
This year, we asked our partners to “Imagine the Possibilities” — to look beyond the challenges of the immediate future and envision what’s possible through a mutual focus on collaboration and innovation. In his opening remarks, SVP of Global Supplier Development, Andrew Pierce, shared that even though 2023 has been a challenging year for our industry, we can each take steps and make decisions to adapt to a changing world and set ourselves up for future success. He noted, “There’s never been a more important time than now to collaborate with one another. By working together … we can each drive better business results, realize efficiencies and provide more value … [to] set ourselves up for the positive outcomes we want to see in the years ahead."
Together, we imagined the possibilities
Panel discussions provided opportunities for our partners to hear about key topics shaping the business landscape and ways to elevate the customer experience. Topics covered included:
- Managing business today and tomorrow
- Collaborative excellence
- Strategic collaboration
In addition to a host of Graebel experts, guest panelists included corporate mobility leaders from Zendesk, UPS and Legend Biotech; and Graebel partner executives from Morreale Real Estate Services, Inc., SilverDoor Apartments, Gerson & Grey and Home Sweet Home.
Attendees also participated in interactive workshops where they were challenged to imagine the potential in the world ahead as we navigate the ever-changing, polycrisis landscape of business. Another workshop topic focused on unveiling the modern consumer, where participants explored the evolving role of choice and understanding consumer behavior in relocation today.
Congratulations to our 2023 award winners
The conference featured an awards ceremony on the second evening that included distinction of service and a variety of notable awards.
Graebel Choice Awards
Acknowledging the partners in key service categories who achieved the highest quality scores as reported by Graebel consultants, coordinators and account managers.
International Move Management Award
Winner: The Family Movers
Honorable Mention, Americas: Ace Relocation Systems
Honorable Mention, EMEA/APAC: Hasenkamp Relocation
Move Management Services Award
Winner: Atlantic Relocation Systems
Honorable Mention: Schiele Enterprises
Americas Relocation Services Award
Winner: 3Sixty
EMEA/APAC Relocation Services Award
Winner: Dwellworks
Global Relocation Services Award
Winner: Ariosi Group Limited
Superior Quality Achievement Awards
Recognized the partners in key service categories who demonstrated the highest level of service excellence in support of our clients as recorded in mobile employees surveys.
International Move Management Award
Winner: Irishrelo
Honorable Mention, Americas: Gerson & Grey
Honorable Mention, EMEA/APAC: Clintus Group
Move Management Services Award
Winner: Walker Transfer-Powell LLC
Honorable Mention: Budd Van Lines
Americas Relocation Services Award
Temporary Housing Directory
EMEA/APAC Relocation Services Award
EO Mobility Consultancy
Global Relocation Services Award
LandPLUS Group
Notable awards were given to the following partners in these specified categories:
Compliance Excellence Award
Winner: Nelson Westerberg
Fresh Ideas Award
Winner: LSS Relocation
Outstanding Insights Award
Winner: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Woodmont Realty
Environmental Stewardship Award
Winner: Synergy Global Housing
Pacesetter Achievement Award
Winner: Hilldrup Companies
APEX Award
Winner: 3Sixty
Making a difference
Sustainability is always front of mind and we built our program with that in consideration. Some of the sustainable actions we took included:
- Minimized travel by selecting a venue accessible from the airport and major travel hubs
- Distributed name badges made of compostable paper and wildflower seeds, which could be planted after the conference
- Eliminated plastic water bottles and switched to reusable bottles, reducing plastic waste by 500 bottles
- Utilizing digital signage instead of printed signage and banners
Music to our ears
The music playlist that was used throughout the conference served as an energetic backdrop for all the activities and award presentations. Event attendees chose the music selections on-site during the event and you can access the playlist below:
Graebel Partner Alliance Conference Playlist
This year’s Partner Alliance Conference brought together individuals who share a vision of collaboration and partnership. Together, we will shape a future where People-First Mobility becomes the driving force behind our collective success. We extend our genuine appreciation to those companies who helped make this remarkable event possible: MSS Inc., Gallagher Transport and UNIRISC.
About the Graebel Partner AllianceSM.
The Graebel Partner Alliance is an independent global network of 371 key partners and 600 select service providers, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for Graebel clients and their mobile employees. The Graebel Partner Alliance helps create these exceptional experiences for mobile employees worldwide by providing supplier flexibility, service excellence and a high degree of collaboration.
At Graebel, it’s how we do business that makes us different. We approach every moment, interaction, and decision across the mobility journey through a lens of our three guiding principles: Understand Clearly, Care Deeply and Grow Purposefully. To meet the diverse needs of our worldwide mobility clients and their mobile employees, we manage a robust, independent global supply chain of these partners and select service providers who share our core values, embody our guiding principles, and pride themselves on elevating the mobility experience.