Jim Shepherd Takes the Helm as CFO of Sirva Worldwide

Jim Shepherd Appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Sirva Worldwide

Sirva Worldwide, Inc., a key player in global relocation and moving services, has officially announced the appointment of Jim Shepherd as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Shepherd takes over from Paige Wisdom, who served as the Interim CFO. This strategic appointment comes at a pivotal time for Sirva as it aims to enhance its financial and operational framework to better serve its clients and stakeholders.

Jim Shepherd joins Sirva with over 25 years of extensive experience in leadership roles across finance, strategy, and operations. His most recent position was with CWT, Inc., where he amassed significant accomplishments as the Executive Vice President and CFO. During his three-year tenure, he successfully oversaw global finance operations, procurement, real estate, and pricing, managing a skilled team of 700 finance professionals across 140 countries. His achievements in enhancing operational efficiencies and driving financial performance at CWT are notable, and they lay a solid foundation for his new role at Sirva.

Carlyn Taylor, the CEO of Sirva, expressed her enthusiasm about Shepherd's appointment, highlighting how his extensive experience aligns with the company's strategic goals of speed, innovative technology, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. According to Taylor, Shepherd's proven expertise in delivering strategic impacts to Fortune 500 companies, particularly in the global business travel management sector, will be invaluable as Sirva strives to meet and exceed its business objectives.

Shepherd himself shared his thrill at joining Sirva during such an exciting time for the company. He emphasized the unmatched brand value and service offerings that Sirva provides within the relocation industry, expressing eagerness to collaborate with a talented team to further enhance the company’s financial strategy for future success.

The Chairman of the Board, Linda Galipeau, also welcomed Shepherd to Sirva, recognizing his expertise as crucial for driving the company’s financial strategy forward. She thanked Paige Wisdom for her dedicated service as Interim CFO and wished her well in her future endeavors.

About Jim Shepherd

Jim Shepherd brings with him a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience. Before his significant role at CWT, he held various positions, including Senior Vice President of Finance at CWT, where he focused on enhancing financial strategies and improvements. Not only is he skilled in finance and operations, but he also has a strong background in strategic planning and transformation, having spent six years at Medtronic PLC as Vice President of Strategy and Transformation. His tenure at Deloitte Consulting further solidified his experience, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions.

Shepherd's academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Economics from Miami University and a Master of Arts in Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

About Sirva Worldwide

Sirva Worldwide stands as a leader in the field of relocation and moving services. The company provides employee relocation solutions to corporations and comprehensive moving services to consumers. With a global presence spanning 77 locations across more than 190 countries, Sirva is uniquely positioned with its extensive range of products and technological solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse workforces globally. The company's commitment to delivering superior relocation experiences is underscored by its portfolio of renowned brands, which include Sirva, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, and Sirva Mortgage.

As the relocation landscape continues to evolve, Sirva is determined to remain a reliable and flexible partner for relocation needs, regardless of size or complexity. With Jim Shepherd at the financial helm, the company looks forward to a future marked by innovation, growth, and continued excellence in service delivery.