Atlas World Group, the parent company of one of America’s leading moving companies, Atlas Van Lines, has announced that Ann Heathcott has been promoted to chief security officer. Most recently, she served as senior director of IT network services at Atlas World Group.

Throughout her 32-year career at Atlas Van Lines, Ann has served in many roles, including information services support, LAN support specialist, manager of LAN support, manager of IT technical services, and director of IT network services.

In her new role, Ann will be responsible for the ongoing development and execution of the Security, Privacy and Business Resiliency programmes for Atlas World Group. In addition, she will work collaboratively across Atlas World Group’s ten subsidiaries to ensure compliant processes are in place to protect the organisation.

Ann will also use her many years of experience to provide consulting services for the Atlas Agency network, which comprises over 400 interstate moving agents in the United States and Canada and continue leading the Atlas World Group Service Desk.

David Smith, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Atlas Van Lines said, “Ann’s extensive knowledge of securing the Atlas infrastructure makes her a great fit to lead successfully.  In making this appointment, we are excited to keep her as a key contributor to the Atlas family and continue to develop and grow security across Atlas World Group’s subsidiaries.” 

Commenting on her new appointment Ann said, “I’m extremely thankful for the 32 years I’ve had with Atlas and the opportunities to grow my career with the support of its talented team. I look forward to moving the Atlas World Group Security, Privacy and Business Resilience programmes forward.”

Photo: Ann Heathcott