Brian Iles has been named vice president of international relocations for UniGroup Worldwide UTS, a global mobility management company. The announcement was made by Michael Kranisky, president of UniGroup Worldwide UTS.

Most recently, Iles served as managing director of international operations for UniGroup Worldwide UTS. In his new position, Iles is responsible for the profit and loss, as well as day-to-day activities, of UniGroup Worldwide UTS’ international relocations department and the company’s Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier (NVOCC). With UniGroup Worldwide’s acquisition of 10 locations in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand earlier this year, Iles’ expanded role in the UniGroup organization continues to provide the highest level of consistent and quality service to customers worldwide.

Iles has more than 25 years experience in the international transportation industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.

UniGroup Worldwide is an operating company of UniGroup, Inc., a $2.3 billion transportation and relocation services company. UniGroup Worldwide specializes in the coordination and handling of shipments of personal household goods and general commodities for corporate clients and the relocating public.