Michael Johnsen Joins Arpin International Group as Vice President of Business Development, China

SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Michael Johnsen has joined Arpin International Group in China as vice president of business development.

“Michael has over 10 years of successful sales and management experience in the household goods moving and storage industry”

“Michael has over 10 years of successful sales and management experience in the household goods moving and storage industry,” said Bob Sullivan, senior vice president of Arpin Group. “As our new vice president of business development, his proven track record of success and leadership will help us continue to grow our presence and tap new markets in China.”

In his role, Johnsen will be responsible for continuing to develop the Arpin brand and client base in China, while delivering world-class Arpin service to multi-national corporations and their transferees.

Previously, Johnsen was a co-founder and vice president of business development at Dash Brands, a China-based multi-brand, food and beverage retail company, and a business development director at Interdean.Interconex, where he helped set up the company’s office in Beijing in 1997.

Johnsen, who resides in Shanghai, is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and holds an MBA from ESCP Europe in Paris. He may be reached directly at [e-mail].

About Arpin International Group:+
Arpin International Group, founded in 1989, is a world-leading licensed freight forwarder, specializing in domestic and international moving for corporate, government and military customers. The company has offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Arpin International Group is the global division of Arpin Group, Inc., which is the only U.S.-based family owned and operated moving and storage company that has remained dominant and successful for more than a century. Its sister companies include Arpin Van Lines, Creative Storage Solutions and Arpin Renewable Energy. Arpin International Group is a member of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, the International Movers Association (IAM), and the world headquarters and UK offices are fully accredited by FIDI. For more information, visit http://www.arpinintl.com.