Exhibitors
Discover new ideas in the exhibition of over 50 suppliers all focused on showing you the latest innovations, technologies and ideas that will significantly improve the way you manage expatriates. See the list of exhibitors and sponsors below.
Premier Sponsors
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Welcome to our world.
We live in the world of mobility. We know it through nearly 50 years of helping companies manage assignments, supporting businesses and their people domestically and worldwide.
It’s a world we’ve grown into, adapting to an ever changing commercial environment and the expanding sphere of international business.
It’s a fast moving world, no-one here stands still.
No surprise that Crown World Mobility is a dynamic kind of company. Active, agile, refashioning our service range, and reshaping our business to meet the changes ahead.
As the world of mobility gets more complex, we’ve broadened our services, taking on more of the burden of managing a disparate workforce and making it easier to do business on a global scale.
And as the world welcomes the next generation of mobile workers, we believe it’s important to understand them too: different populations, expecting different approaches, seeking different objectives.
And wherever they go, we’ll already be there, helping you, supporting them.
Crown World Mobility. How the world works better.
Contact: Pamela Dunleavy
Telephone: 734 354 1940
Email: pdunleavy@crownworldmobility.com
Website: www.CrownWorldMobility.com
Equus create technology to help companies optimize their workforce mobility processes.
Equus provides AssignmentProTM, a comprehensive web-based system that manages all aspects of expat mobility and is easily integrated with enterprise platforms such as SAP, PeopleSoft and Oracle.
Equus was established in 1999 and has offices in Denver, Dallas and London. Equus works with many Global 2000 firms and MNC’s and its software is used to support over 150,000 relocations and assignments each year.
Contact: Tyler Reynolds
Telephone: 303 292 4200 Ext.234
Email: treynolds@equssoft.com
Website: www.equusoft.com
Fragomen is recognized as the leading global corporate immigration services provider. For more than 60 years, Fragomen has represented a broad range of companies, organizations and emerging businesses, working in partnership with clients to facilitate the hiring and transfer of employees worldwide.
Immigration law is our sole focus at Fragomen. We have more than 300 immigration attorneys and more than 1,900 immigration support specialists who work with our clients to understand their business and immigration priorities, monitor regulatory and policy developments, and draw on our extensive resources to proactively counsel clients on strategies for most effectively managing their immigration programs. Strategically located throughout the world, Fragomen has more than 39 offices in key locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia-pacific, the Middle East and Africa. We serve our clients’ needs in more than 170 countries with established, on-the-ground co-counsel.
Contact : Robert Horsley
Telephone: 212 230 2888
Email: rhorsley@fragomen.com
Website: www.fragomen.com
Global employees are critical to developing international markets and our International Expatriate Services practice understands your challenges in managing this workforce. We have a broad service offering ranging from traditional tax compliance to global mobility strategy. The Grant Thornton value proposition brings high touch, tailored service to our clients, which makes us uniquely positioned to serve you, wherever you have talent. We are a global accounting organization serving the needs of both privately owned and publicly traded companies, with over 31,000 people across 112 countries focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. We are dedicated to delivering quality service wherever you have talent.
Contact: Linette Barclay
Telephone: +1 832 476 3663
Email: linette.barclay@us.gt.com
Website: www.grantthornton.com
Platinum Sponsors
BDO has been a national leader in expatriate tax and compensation consulting for over 30 years, partnering with human resources and global mobility administrators to provide hands-on assistance. As a member firm of BDO International Limited, BDO leverages a global network of 1,118 offices in 135 countries. Our team helps companies with internationally mobile employees navigate different jurisdictions’ tax laws and address a number of expatriate issues. Through our coordinated approach, we can help you align your corporate mobility strategy with its execution.
Contact name: Donna Chamberlain
Contact telephone: 704-887-4218
Contact email: dchamberlain@bdo.com
Website: www.bdo.com
BridgeStreet is the leading global provider of fully furnished residences, serviced apartments and suites for travelers looking for a hotel alternative. BridgeStreet combines the best of apartment living with a variety of service packages to offer guests more choices based on their lifestyle and budget. An award winner both in the Americas and EMEA, BridgeStreet is widely recognized for its uncompromising standards of quality, comfort and service.
Contact: James Higgins
Telephone: 212 594 7744
Email: james.higgins@bridgestreet.com
Web: www.bridgestreet.com
Cartus provides trusted guidance to organizations of all types and sizes who require global relocation solutions. Serving nearly 60% of the Fortune 100 and providing service to over 160 countries, we apply our more than half century of experience to help our clients with their mobility, outsourcing, consulting, and language and intercultural training needs. Cartus has been recognized worldwide for its premier service, including being honored by the Forum for Expatriate Management in 2011 for the “Best Vendor Partnership” and in New York and London in 2010 as “Relocation Management Company of the Year” and “Best Vendor Partnership,” as well as being named to Training Magazine’s list of the “Top 125” companies for 11 consecutive years. To find out how our greater experience, reach, and hands-on guidance can help your company, visit www.cartus.com; read our blog at www.cartusblog.com; or click www.realogy.com for more information.
Contact: Cartus
Telephone: 800 817 1928
Email: trustedguidance@cartus.com
Website: www.cartus.com
DFA Intercultural Global Solutions is the world’s largest and most-trusted independent premier intercultural training and consulting organization. Headquartered in NYC, with DFA-certified intercultural consultants on-the-ground in over 200 world cities, DFA was one of the founders of the intercultural training field over 25 years ago, and continues to lead with the development of innovative intercultural training products and services, such as DFA CultureGuide© apps for smartphones, our online CultureCompass© cultural navigation tool, CultureGuides-to-go©, and our legacy “360” Cultural Training© which always includes after-training CulturalCoach ©support with every program. For more information about how DFA can help your organization develop the global competencies required for success in the 21st Century, please contact Mr Francois Longeiret, Vice President Client Services.
Contact: Francois Longeiret, Vice President Client Services
Telephone: 770 514 5186
Email: francois@deanfosterassociates.com
Website: www.deanfosterassociates.com
Global Tax Network (“GTN”) is an International Assignment tax services firm. We provide Expatriate and Foreign National program development and support for organizations, including tax planning and preparation services related to employees on international assignment, transferring to a new country, or working temporarily outside of their home location. We focus on emerging to mid-sized international assignment programs. GTN helps company human resource professionals and relocation companies create a smooth employee experience, as well as assist with organizational policy, procedures and updates. We combine excellent client service, technical expertise, and leading-edge technology to provide a full range of International Assignment tax services. All of our firm’s resources, training and deliverables are dedicated to the international tax needs of the assignees and the organizations that support them.
Contact: Dave Kolb
Telephone: 763-746-4556
Email: dkolb@GTN.com
Website: www.GTN.com
International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is the world’s leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance, and concierge services company. Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS provides integrated medical, clinical, security, and customer care solutions to organizations with international operations. A global team of over 8,000 employees led by 970 full-time physicians and 200 security specialists provides services including planning, preventative programs, in-country expertise and emergency response to 66 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies.
Contact: Lauren Seabury
Telephone: 215 942 8017
Email: lauren.seabury@internationalsos.com
Website: www.internationalsos.com
Helping our clients achieve success utilizing cutting-edge technology and services, Polaris Global Mobility’s innovative solutions increase automation, reduce administrative cost, and enhance the customer experience for everyone touching the international assignment process. Founded in 2001, Polaris Global Mobility is headquartered in Bellevue, WA, USA with our European HQ located in Dublin, Ireland.
We have a passion for solving Global Mobility challenges using our market-leading Polaris Software. Built from the ground-up specifically for Global Mobility, and with flexibility in mind, the Polaris Software is a completely integrated solution for the end-to-end needs of global mobility programs and serves as the central hub for getting an employee from Point A to Point B seamlessly. From initiation, to cost estimate, to workflow/checklists, to payroll, to robust reporting, we design solutions for our clients that meet their needs now and into the future.
Contact: Dimitri Vigushin
Telephone: 425-974-6020
Email: Dimitri.Vigushin@Polarispci.com
Website: www.polarisgm.com
At Pro-Link GLOBAL, corporate global immigration is what we do, it’s all we do. With award-winning service and a multilingual, multicultural staff of leading global immigration experts, Pro-Link GLOBAL can smoothly navigate the complexities of corporate global immigration. We offer years of experience and flexible solutions for even the most difficult cases. Pro-Link GLOBAL bridges the world using “Follow the Sun” methodology in over 130 countries. Whether you need us to secure work and residence permits, business visas, or to obtain educational certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates, police clearances, translations, notarizations, legalizations, or Apostilles…Pro-Link GLOBAL will meet your needs. Find us at www.pro-linkglobal.com.
Contact: Andrea Elliott, Senior Counsel (Foreign)
Telephone: 941 794 6461
Email: andrea.elliott@pro-linkglobal.com
Web: www.pro-linkglobal.com
A leading worldwide provider of relocation and moving solutions, SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. (www.sirva.com) provides more than 230,000 relocations annually to corporations, government employees, and individual consumers through its family of companies. The Company delivers complete management of the global supply chain, the world’s leading global operations, industry-leading risk management processes, and full accountability and transparency of costs. SIRVA’s family of companies includes Allied, Allied International, Allied Pickfords, Allied Special Products, DJK Residential, Global, northAmerican, northAmerican International, SIRVA Mortgage, SIRVA Relocation, SIRVA Move Management, SIRVA Global Relocation, Inc. and SIRVA Settlement.
Contact: Darice Jados
Telephone: 630 468 4863
Email: darice.jados@sirva.com
Website: www.sirva.com
We’re FEM’s 2011 Relocation Management Company of the Year and the right partner to serve your employees. For nearly 50 years, we have tailored mobility services to the unique needs of clients around the world.
In March 2012, our brand name changed from ACS to Xerox. The new brand highlights the stability and strength of our organization. And it reinforces our commitment to leveraging the Xerox bricks-and-mortar presence in more than 160 countries to support our clients as they grow. With more than 14,000 professionals, our HR Services organization provides talent acquisition, development, rewards, and deployment services to more than 400 clients and 11 million employees. Relocation & Assignment Services is the fastest growing part of our HR Services portfolio, serving clients from 21 offices in 13 countries.
Regardless of where in the world your employees need to be, we provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing your service quality and financial goals are our top priority.
Contact: Gloria D’Arezzo
Telephone: 214 783 7821
Email: gloria.darezzo@xerox.com
Website: www.xerox.com/relocation
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Established in 1954, AIRINC (Associates for International Research, Inc.) is the world’s trusted source for workforce globalization consultation, providing organizations with the highest quality information and analytics on cross-border transfers. In addition to a wide range of expatriate compensation data services, AIRINC offers comprehensive program design consulting, including benchmark surveys and policy development.
AIRINC is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and has full-service offices in Brussels, Amsterdam, London and Hong Kong.
Contact: Scott Sutton
Telephone: 617-354-2133
Email: ssutton@air-inc.com
Website: www.air-inc.com
Cigna Global Health Benefits offers a full line of employee benefit programs, including global medical, business travel illness, accident, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accident, disability, emergency evacuation, and employee assistance programs. These programs provide coverage to globally mobile employees, third country nationals, and international business travelers.
Contact: Allen Koski
Telephone: 302 797 3300
Email: allen.koski@cigna.com
Website: www.CignaGlobalHealth.com
FosterQuan, LLP offers a full spectrum of global immigration legal services to assist corporations with the strategic and compliance issues involved in the employment and movement of key personnel across international boundaries. This firm’s comprehensive suite of services includes a patented I-9 auditing and compliance process. FosterQuan is the nation’s largest minority-owned immigration law firm and has more attorneys board-certified in immigration and nationality law than any other Texas law firm. FosterQuan utilizes the most current technology to help its clients efficiently manage immigration issues. For more information, visit fosterquan.com.
Contact name: Steve Stasny
Contact telephone: +1-713-335-3961
Contact email: sstasny@fosterquan.com
Website: www.fosterquan.com
Established in 1979, Global LT is a worldwide corporate provider in the areas of language, cultural and workforce learning, translation solutions, and expatriate destination services. Operating in over 60 countries, Global LT complements companies with their learning, communication and relocation objectives.
Contact: Tom Hanson
Telephone: 248 786 0999
Email: THanson@Global-LT.com
Web: www.Global-LT.com
GS3, powered by AMIS, is the only complete, strategic Integrated Global Mobility and Payroll Payment Solution available worldwide. 100% globally compliant, auditable, integrated, and secure. Any payment, any currency, anywhere in the world. Custom-designed and market-proven. Cost-effective and efficient with demonstrated savings of 40-60%. Assignment management lifecycle, from cost estimates to in-country payroll to repatriation. Presented by the Cartwright family of companies with a rich 78-year history, GS3 is unmatched in the industry.
Contact: Tim Stockwell
Telephone: 816-442-6214
Email: stockwell@cartwrightcos.com
Website: www.globalGS3.com
iJET International is an intelligence-driven provider of travel and expat risk management solutions for over 500 multinational organizations – helping them survive and thrive in an increasingly risky global environment. In partnership with AXA Assistance, iJET’s world-class intelligence analysts, patented Worldcue® technologies and proven travel, medical and security response services equip expats, families and organizations with real-time information to successfully navigate disruptions pre-assignment, on location and in an emergency. For more information, visit www.iJET.com
Contact: Stefani Papula
Telephone: 410.573.3860 x 204
Email: info@iJET.com
Website: www.iJET.com
KPMG International Executive Services Practice is dedicated to helping companies effectively manage their international workforce by thinking beyond the present and acting beyond borders. We provide extensive mobility and expatriate tax advisory services that address employee mobility issues such as assignee management, payroll delivery and compliance, global incentive and equity compensation, international social security, and business traveler risk management. KPMG supports multinational companies through a global network of professionals and a diverse offering.
Contact: Ray Pascuzzi, KPMG IES West Regional Lead Partner
Telephone: 303.382.7325
Email: rpascuzzi@kpmg.com
Website: www.kpmg.com
Lexicon Relocation provides customized global relocation and assignment management service offerings from strategically located US regional facilities in Connecticut; Georgia; Ohio; and California, with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. Lexicon’s Hong Kong office provides global client support across the Asia Pacific region. With our commitment to excellence, experienced service teams, proven technologies, quality performance metrics, global network integration, and flexibly business processes Lexicon delivers superior global mobility solutions for Your People, Your Way, Worldwide.
Contact: Gene Isaacs
Telephone: 904-306-1902
Email: eissacs@lexiconrelocation.com
Website: www.lexiconrelocation.com
We are a MGU/TPA and one of the largest and most comprehensive suppliers of expatriate insurance services in the world. We are proud of our success in developing cost-effective plans to meet the specific needs of our clients.
We have built partnerships with companies around the world by providing exceptional service and expertise in benefits consulting, program design and administration.
We listen to your needs and create the program you desire.
Contact: Alice Clark
Telephone: 713 516 1705
Email: alice.clark@americas.msh-intl.com
Website: www.msh-intl.com/americas
There’s a new way to navigate mobility services. NuCompass Mobility combines its 46 year history in providing intra-U.S. and global services in 120 countries with proprietary technology that increases productivity and reduces costs. Our single point of contact service model ensures personal service; and NuCompass Navigator technology provides information 24/7 – including a fully interactive mobile app that allows employees to upload receipts and expenses requests via Smart phone. Visit us at www.nucompass.com.
Contact: Patrick Cacho
Telephone: 925 734 3814
Email: pcacho@nucompass.com
Website: www.nucompass.com
Oakwood Worldwide®, based in Los Angeles, Calif., is the leading provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions through its two well-known brands, Oakwood® and ExecuStay®. Both brands provide move-in-ready furnished housing designed to meet the needs of business travelers on long and short term assignments. Oakwood® has access to the largest selection of housing options and a presence in all 50 United States and more than 55 countries. ExecuStay is the preferred corporate housing partner of Marriott® International and is the only corporate housing brand where guests can earn Marriott Rewards® points for stays at any ExecuStay location in the U.S.
For more information, please visit www.oakwood.com and www.execustay.com.
Contact: Kindra Bradley
Telephone: 1.310.444.2749
Email: kbradley1@oakwood.com
Website: oakwood.com
Paragon Relocation, the premier partner of choice in the global mobility industry, is celebrating 25 years of service excellence in 2012. Paragon’s mission is to provide an extraordinary customer experience, one family at a time. Through innovative programs, value-added support and superior customer service, Paragon ensures successful achievement of corporate relocation and immigration objectives. We offer a single-source solution for all your relocation-related needs and provide global resources with local expertise in 150 countries worldwide.
Contact: Glenn Chapman
Telephone: 630 248 6745
Email: gchapman@paragongri.com
Website: www.paragonrelocation.com
Comprehensive immigration services in over 100 countries. Since 1995, Pearl has pioneered award-winning approaches and technology for managing global mobility. As the single point of contact for over 1,000 legal professionals in over 50 key gateway cities worldwide through ABIL and other colleagues (www.abil.com), Pearl ensures that clients get the best of both worlds: world-class resources, policy guidance, and legal strategies with the personal attention of a boutique firm.
Contact: Kirsty Pagel-Stumpp
Telephone: 415 771 7500
Email: kirsty@immigrationlaw.com
Website: www.immigrationlaw.com
Whether you’re looking for move management, à la carte relocation services, or fully outsourced support, the Secor Group helps your organization place employees on US and/or international assignments. Our motto is Assurance Delivered…whether moving across town, across the country, or across the world, Secor delivers peace of mind.
Contact: Monica K. Boner
Telephone: 202-797-5613
Email: monicab@secor-group.com
Web: www.secor-group.com
Switchplace is a global temporary housing company that provides transitional accommodations and related services to support businesses and their employees during relocation, business travel, temporary assignments and a variety of project-related needs. Founded in 1998, Switchplace is a certified woman-owned business. For more information, visit www.switchplace.com
Contact: Doris Kampf
Telephone: 281 961 2012
Email: dkampf@switchplace.com
Website: www.switchplace.com
As part of the UniGroup family of companies, United Van Lines, Mayflower and Unigroup Worldwide UTS’s 50,000 service provider at 1,300 locations provide transportation, relocation and logistics services to customers in more than 140 countries around the world. We’re strategically located to provide our clients with all the efficiencies of intercontinental control, along with the benefit of regional and local contact. Following strict ISO certification standards, this worldwide network prides itself on delivering best-in-class service.
Contact: Jeff Ramacciotti
Telephone: 636 349 2880
Email: jeff_ramacciotti@unigroupinc.com
Website: www.unigroupworldwide.com
Exhibitors
ACS International Schools
Contact: Andrew J. Kittell
Telephone: (410) 385-5342
Email: akittell@acs-schools.com
Website: www.acs-schools.com
Contact: Toby Dobbs
Telephone: 410-401-9527
Email: dobbsmt@aetna.com
Web: www.aetnainternational.com
Allied International
Allied International is a leading global international moving company with a cohesive network of quality service providers operating under the Allied brand name. With over 80 years experience, we provide total responsibility for our clients’ household goods shipments door-to-door to virtually every country in the world.
Allied International
David Powell
630.468.4799
David.powell@sirva.com
www.allied.com
AKA Luxury Serviced Residences
Contact: MJ Paschall
Telephone: 484 351 2038
Email: mj@stayaka.com
Web: www.stayaka.com
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co./Global Retirement Solutions
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the largest and oldest private bank in the United States with a history dating back to 1818. Their international retirement product, Global Retirement Solutions, allows multinational companies to provide retirement savings vehicles for their non-U.S. workforce.
Contact: Stephen Hoffman
Telephone: 617 772 1445
Email: stephen.hoffman@bbh.com
Website: www.bbh.com/grs
Contact: Gloria Newman
Telephone: 888 229 2678
Email: gloria.newman@cort.com
Website: www.cort.com
EMS – Employee Mobility Solutions
Contact: George Samarjian
Telephone: 001 305 251 0069
Email: george.samarjian@ems-ir.com
Website: www.ems-is.com
Contact: Michael Leboff
Telephone: 212 239 2625 x 41
Email: mleboff@expaticore.com
Website: www.expaticore.com
Contact name: Sylvia Flores or Milton Bogoch
Contact telephone: Toll Free 1.888.290.0036 or 403.290.0036
Contact email: info@rosemancorp.com
Website: www.rosemancorp.com
Contact: Chris Cornelius
Telephone: 317 530 5786
Email: chris.cornelius@glomotax.com
Website: www.glomotax.com
Across town, across the country or across the globe, Furnished Quarters guests “live like the locals do.” We provide stylish, comfortable, fully-equipped private residences that allow our guests to have the conveniences of home while they’re away. We’re proud to offer a distinctly residential experience for all of our guests at 30%-50% less than a hotel.
Contact: Craig Partin CRP CCHP
Telephone: 212 367 9400
Email: craig.partin@furnishedquarters.com
Website: www.furnishedquarters.com
International AutoSource and ReadyDrive
International AutoSource has been the industry leader in assisting expatriates with no credit, lease or finance vehicles in the US for decades at significant savings.
ReadyDrive is a program designed to solve long term business car rental needs with savings of up to 50% versus corporate rates. All ReadyDrive rentals include insurance, spouse and employee sharing at no additional cost.
Contact: James Krulder – General Manager
Telephone: 516 496 1810
Email: jkrulder@intlauto.com
Website: www.intlauto.com www.readydrive.com
Contact name: Scott Maras
Telephone: 515.954.7392
Email address: scottm@itgworldwide.com
Website: www.itgworldwide.com
Contact: Cathy Heyne
Telephone: 203 221 1997 x 114
Email: globalhq@livingabroad.com
Website: www.livingabroad.com
Contact: Andrew Fisher
Telephone: 503-620-3600
Email: afisher@maximadvisors.com
Website: www.maximadvisors.com
Oasis Corporate Housing
Contact: Felicia Taulelle
Telephone: 763 244 3427
Email: ftaulelle@oasiscorporatehousing.com
Website: www.oasiscorporatehousing.com
Thanks to the latest electronic and digital conveniences, the world seems just a little bit smaller. But to executives moving thousands of miles to places with new languages and cultures, the world is as big as ever. Stevens International, a division of Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, is an experienced, global relocation service that can help make this world much easier to navigate.
Contact: Ed Melton
Telephone: 800 678 3836
Email: ed.melton@stevensworldwide.com
Website: www.stevensworldwide.com