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My Red Couch Talk with Daniel Zinner

Daniel Zinner

Daniel Zinner is a global workforce consultant, entrepreneur and business angel. His passion for more than 20 years has been cultural diversity and international collaboration. He has worked in Global Mobility for various corporations in many different countries, but is currently based in Berlin, where he enjoys the city’s creativity, diversity and open mindset. Born in Saxony, he experienced firsthand the intense impact reunification had on East Germany. It shaped his understanding of euphoric change, courage and experimentation on the one hand and the fear of disenfranchisement and endless comparison on the other. These experiences still drive him today to confront and improve everything that comes his way.  With the People Mobility Alliance, he is on a mission to transform […]

My Red Couch Talk with Stefan Remhof

Stefan Remhof

Stefan Remhof is the Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and a Professor of International Management at IU International University. With extensive expertise in global mobility, expat management, and international assignments, he is a recognized authority in his field. In his role at the People Mobility Alliance, Stefan leverages his deep understanding of cross-border workforce dynamics to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions for businesses navigating the complexities of international mobility. His work emphasizes the importance of aligning mobility strategies with organizational goals to drive growth and enhance employee experiences. As an academic, Stefan imparts his knowledge to the next generation of leaders, blending theory with real-world applications. His research focuses on the intersection of globalization and talent management, […]

My Red Couch Talk with Ana Margarida Forte

Ana Margarida Forte

Ana Margarida Forte is a woman of the world who chose to be born in Lisbon, Portugal, but the world has been her nest and path of awareness. Living and working in different countries, as per Spain, England, and Iceland, working with flag companies and multi-international brands, she has travelled the world with an academic law degree and multiple specializations in this area, such as postgraduate degrees in diplomatic law, copyright, and others.  She has always connected with different sectors and multi-international brands. But also a Master Clinic Hypnose.  Ana Margarida Forte has worked as a trainer and coordinator for The Portuguese Government – training programmes from 1998 until now; trainer, coach, meteor, project manager, business consultant, entrepreneur, and also […]

My Red Couch Talk with Madalina Andrei

Madalina Andrei

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 […]

My Red Couch Talk with Katerina Fagetti


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 […]