With over 12 years of experience in global mobility, Madalina Andrei has established herself as a dynamic leader in designing and implementing strategies that align organizational goals with employee well-being. Her expertise spans global mobility strategy, compliance, policy development, operational efficiency, and intercultural training, making her a trusted advisor in the industry. Currently serving as Global Mobility Lead at Finastra, Madalina enhances mobility programs by improving policies, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless transitions for international assignees. Her collaborative approach, combined with a deep understanding of immigration, tax, and cultural considerations, ensures both compliance and an exceptional employee experience. Madalina has held pivotal roles at organizations such as xpath.global and Nestlers Group, where she managed partnerships, developed vendor databases, and provided […]

I had a chance to interview Katerina Fagetti, Global Mobility Leader at LGT, on the #RedCouchTalk and would like to share the interview with you. Katerina Fagetti is an experienced #GlobalMobilityManager her journey took her through different industries and various countries and she ended up working as a “one-woman-show”. As a graduate of the #MasterCourse in HR Global Mobility at Erasmus University, Rotterdam (fully remote course), we delve into education and how you can best learn to become a Global Mobility Manager. We conclude that the 70:20:10 model applies here: 1) Learn about the cases by doing and supporting them in-house first. (A Big Four or HR background can be helpful.) 2) Build and maintain a professional network in the […]

Since 2008, Patti McCarthy has been helping individuals and businesses navigate the challenges of cultural differences, enabling them to see the bigger picture. As the founder of Cultural Chemistry, Patti draws inspiration from her curiosity about human interactions—why some connections form effortlessly while others clash or even combust. Patti focuses on uncovering cultural blind spots that often lead to poor employee and customer engagement, missed sales opportunities, and strained professional relationships. These blind spots can hinder recognizing people’s potential, building rapport, establishing trust, and maintaining a positive working environment. Her expertise is particularly critical in management, global teams, sales, HR, and mergers & acquisitions. With her tailored programs, Patti empowers international businesspeople and expatriates to overcome cultural naivety, which can […]

Virginia Stormtroopers story started recently here: Why Developing Future Skills is Crucial Global Mobility Professionals. You are probably wondering why she is now called Virginia Robot. After establishing herself as a rising star in global mobility, Virginia Robot’s work caught leaders’ attention across galaxies. Her success in turning interplanetary chaos into streamlined relocation strategies was unmatched. What she didn’t expect, though, was that her next big challenge—and connection—would come in the form of a particular assistant robot. During her work, Virginia met Tom Robot, a quirky, adaptable AI companion. She told him that she was looking to develop her career globally and that her partner would need to be willing to follow along with her. Tom Robot recommended us, as they had worked […]

Virginia started her career as a stormtrooper, part of the Empire’s vast and rigid machinery. However, she always felt there was more to the galaxy than following orders. While most stormtroopers were trained to enforce, Virginia realized her true calling was to connect—to help individuals navigate their unique paths across galaxies, cultures, and opportunities. After escaping the Empire (thanks to some rebel friends’ help), Virginia took a bold leap into HR Global Mobility as a Global Mobility Manager supporting an existing team of Jedis. Equipped with her stormtrooper discipline, analytical skills, and the latest technology from both the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, Virginia now dedicates her life to helping teams improve, innovate, and thrive in the ever-changing galactic workforce. Virginia […]