PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros

Where are Mobility teams already seeing real, tangible wins with AI? What are the most impactful use cases for AI in Mobility today? How do you move from experimenting with AI to embedding it in workflows? Where does AI still fall short in Global Mobility today? How should teams think about data privacy when using AI tools? 
We’re launching a new mini series on PerchPeek Pods - Mobility AI - focused on how AI is actually being used within Global Mobility today.

Not theory. Not hype.
Just real workflows, real use cases, and real lessons from te...

What changes operationally when travel and mobility sit under the same team? Why do most organisations still keep travel and mobility separate? What are the critical elements of the duty of care for mobile employees? How can mobility leaders stay ahead of constant change?  In this episode, Paul sits down with Sangitha Shetty, Global Travel, Mobility, and Immigration leader with over three decades of experience across Tata Communications, IBM, Oracle Financial Services, and TCS.  
 
Sangitha brings deep expertise across Mobility strategy, compliance, travel transformation, and ESG, alongside a strong track record in cost optimisation and digital enablement. She has ope...

What changes operationally when travel and mobility sit under the same team? Why do most organisations still keep travel and mobility separate? What are the critical elements of the duty of care for mobile employees? How can mobility leaders stay ahead of constant change? In this episode, Paul sits down with Sangitha Shetty, Global Travel, Mobility, and Immigration leader with over three decades of experience across Tata Communications, IBM, Oracle Financial Services, and TCS.  

Sangitha brings deep expertise across Mobility strategy, compliance, travel transformation, and ESG, alongside a strong track record in cost optimisation and digital enablement. She has o...

How do partner work rights affect assignment acceptance? Why do countries that allow partners to work attract more international talent? How have partner work rights expanded globally over the past two decades?How has the Permit Foundation worked with governments to change work-right policies? 
In this episode, Paul sits down with Gill Gordon, Chair of the Permit Foundation.

Gill Gordon is Chair of Permits Foundation and has been a Board Member since its establishment in 2001. Most of Gill’s career was with Schlumberger (SLB) in a wide range of international HR roles including HR Director of several globa...

What should HR and Mobility teams prioritise when a crisis escalates quickly? What practical steps can companies take to support employees caught in geopolitical disruption? What are the biggest challenges mobility professionals face when handling crises? Which internal and external partners should teams work with when responding to a crisis? How can HR and Mobility teams better prepare for unexpected crises? 

With the current situation unfolding across the Middle East, impacting many organisations and employees, we’re resurfacing this conversation with Claire Fielding, Director, EMEA Advisory at AIRINC on crisis management in Global Mobility.  

Based in London...

How should organisations think about structuring Mobility across different use cases? How should leaders experiment with new tools responsibly? How transferable are mobility leadership skills outside of Mobility? How can Mobility professionals future-proof their careers? 
In this episode (Part 2), Paul continues the conversation with Julie Eisemann, former Amazon Director turned founder and mobility strategist, exploring what comes after scale - and how mobility leadership evolves beyond execution. 
 
Julie draws on her 26-year career in global mobility, including 12 years at Amazon where she led a 500-person team supporting 500,000 employees annually. Now building Second Act Studio and advising organisations across...

What structural barriers prevent talent from moving inside large organisations? How do you create clear visibility of skills across a complex enterprise workforce? How can companies redeploy talent instead of hiring externally? How do you measure and prove the commercial impact of internal mobility & redeployment? How do executive search, relocation strategy, & return-to-office decisions influence senior talent movement? 

In Episode 91, Paul speaks with Kyle Ramkissoon,  Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at northteq.  

Kyle is a strategic People leader with 20 years of experience scaling global organizations. A specialist in Internal Mobility and Executive Search, he has saved millions by archite...

How do you integrate Talent Management and Global Mobility in practice? What business impact do you see when Talent and Mobility operate together? How can you get leadership buy-in for Talent Mobility? How can organisations improve visibility and advocacy for internal talent on assignment? How should global assignments be positioned to drive long-term career progression? 

In Episode 90, Paul speaks with Marquisa Nash, global HR executive and former leader across multinational organisations, including BASF, specialising in the intersection of Global Mobility and International Talent Strategy.  

With over 20 years of experience, Marquisa brings a distinctive executive coaching and people...

How do you run mobility when most moves are project-based, not long-term assignments? Why do project structures make mobility policy consistency & cost control so hard? Why is change management harder than technology in mobility transformations? Which stakeholders play the biggest role in making change management actually stick? In Episode 89, Paul speaks with Kirsten Meyerhoff, Former Global Head of Mobility and Total Rewards at Siemens Gamesa.  

Germany-based and with over 20 years of experience, Kirsten is known for building functions from scratch and for leading the rewards harmonisation at Siemens Gamesa. Her career spans complex, high-volume environments where mobility, cost, compl...

What is the CEO Mental Model at Amazon? How did Amazon scale its Mobility function during hypergrowth? Why does fragmented data undermine trust in Mobility teams? What risks do Mobility leaders underestimate when planning large-scale change? How does treating Mobility as a product change outcomes? 

In this episode 88, Paul speaks with Julie Eisemann, former Amazon director turned founder and mobility strategist, about what it really takes to lead Global Mobility with ownership and clarity. 

Julie is known for scaling global mobility programs to support up to 500,000 employees and delivering more than $230M in workforce efficiencies during her ti...

How can mobility teams balance policy and flexibility for senior leaders? How should expectations be set early on senior and VIP relocations? What challenges commonly arise when managing VIP relocations? How should teams position themselves internally when faced with challenging or urgent business requests? Which topics have been most effective in helping the business understand mobility? In Episode 87, Paul speaks with Julio Herrera, Head of Mobility at Turner & Townsend, about managing Global Mobility in-house and the realities of supporting senior and VIP relocations within a large organisation.

He leads international mobility strategy across transfers, assignments, tax, immigration, and compli...

How does the nonprofit context change the role and expectations of mobility? What do you focus on when immigration and tax are no longer the primary constraints? Where are the biggest opportunities in making mobility more strategic? What really influences whether people say yes to relocation in this environment? In episode 86, Paul speaks with Mark Derksen,  Head of Global Mobility & Internationally Recruited Staff at CIMMYT. He is returning to PerchPeek Pods to share how his perspective on global mobility has evolved since moving into a nonprofit, mission-led organisation.  

Now based in Mexico, Mark leads global mobility in a nonprofi...

How fragmented data continues to hold some Mobility teams backWhere is the mobility industry in AI adoption today? What is currently blocking effective use of AI in Mobility? How have Mobility teams secured buy-in from the business when introducing AI? 
In this episode, Paul speaks with PerchPeek's very own Marketing Director Harry Lee, about how AI is starting to change expectations of Global Mobility teams.  

Harry is speaking to 100s of clients about their goals for implementing AI within their Mobility functions. He's a passionate believer that Mobility is on the cusp of monumental change, and loves digg...

Is AI now essential for Global Mobility, not just a nice-to-have? Which new locations will benefit as traditional immigration routes tighten? How are Mobility teams changing as standalone functions become harder to justify? And why is immigration compliance about to land firmly on the board agenda? It’s time for Paul's annual Global Mobility predictions episode.

"This is my third year trying to step back and make sense of where our industry is heading, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that predicting the future is a great way to stay humble. Some trends accelerate f...

How do you identify where the right senior talent actually sits globally? What makes leaders open to relocating, and what ultimately stops them? What does strong onboarding look like for senior talent who relocate? What’s the most underrated career benefit of relocating abroad?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Inga Ezera, Principal at Pedersen & Partners with extensive experience hiring senior talent across global markets.  

Inga has spent her career working at the intersection of executive search, global hiring, and leadership decision-making. She supports organisations in identifying where senior talent actually sits globally, assessing leadership fit, and navigating the comp...

What is the Talent Acceleration Model - and why is it the missing function inside HR? What does a sustainable internal talent ecosystem look like? Why do global companies struggle to operationalise internal mobility? How can you encourage internal movement when managers resist losing their top talent? How can companies justify internal mobility costs, from relocations to backfilling roles? 
In this episode, Paul speaks with Adele Squires, a global Talent Leader with two decades of experience across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and strategic workforce transformation.  

Adele has spent her career rebuilding TA functions, modernising processes, implementing talent techno...

What does it take to transform a decentralised Mobility setup into a centralised workforce engine? When does a one-way transfer deliver more value than a traditional assignment? How do you navigate internal barriers to Mobility transformation? Which parts of the business benefit most from a Mobility function? Which skills position Mobility leaders to step into CHRO roles? 
In this episode, Paul speaks with Saloni Lakhani, Associate Director, Global Mobility at Kimberly-Clark.
 
Saloni is a Global Mobility Leader who has built her Mobility career around creating seamless, human-centred Mobility journeys for employees and leaders. With deep experience across immigra...

What does it take to transform a decentralised Mobility setup into a centralised workforce engine? When does a one-way transfer deliver more value than a traditional assignment? How do you navigate internal barriers to Mobility transformation? Which parts of the business benefit most from a Mobility function? Which skills position Mobility leaders to step into CHRO roles? 


In this episode, Paul speaks with Saloni Lakhani, Associate Director, Global Mobility at Kimberly-Clark.
 
Saloni is a Global Mobility Leader who has built her Mobility career around creating seamless, human-centred Mobility journeys for employees and leaders. With deep experie...

What does it take to transform a decentralised Mobility setup into a centralised workforce engine?When does a one-way transfer deliver more value than a traditional assignment?How do you navigate internal barriers to Mobility transformation?Which parts of the business benefit most from a Mobility function?Which skills position Mobility leaders to step into CHRO roles? 

In this episode, Paul speaks with Saloni Lakhani, Associate Director, Global Mobility at Kimberly-Clark.
 
Saloni is a Global Mobility Leader who has built her Mobility career around creating seamless, human-centred Mobility journeys for employees and leaders. With deep experience ac...

How do you align your team with the company’s bigger goals? What skills should you hire for in a Mobility team, both technical and soft? When is the right time to hire in Mobility - and how do you justify it to the business? How do you decide where to hire your Mobility team globally? Why should mobility leaders invest in networking and community? 
In this episode, Paul speaks with Khadeeja Islam and Nicole Millman, two seasoned Global Mobility leaders, about what it really takes to build a high-performing mobility team - one that supports business goals, protects employe...

How can a strong internal brand be built intentionally? What leadership skills matter most for modern Mobility roles? How can Mobility leaders communicate their value and take ownership of the narrative? How can Mobility leaders move from being mentored to being sponsored? 
In this episode, Paul speaks with Mehibe Hill, Leadership & Executive Coach at The C-Coach, about what it truly takes for Mobility professionals to build a strong internal brand and be recognised as the strategic leaders they already are.

Mehibe is a Leadership Coach with experience in leadership roles and leading in-house Global Mobility and HR prog...

What did WERC reveal about where Mobility conversations are really happening? How do you turn conference inspiration into meaningful action? Why is ‘equitable, not equal’ becoming the mindset every mobility leader needs to master? How can lean Mobility teams scale their impact across global brands without losing consistency or care? 

Every conference season gives us new ideas - but the real question is what happens after the panels end.  

In this episode, Paul speaks with Ashley Hunter, Global Mobility Lead at Yum! Brands, about what this year’s WERC revealed about the state of global mobility - and how l...

Why do settling-in and cross-cultural benefits deliver more impact than their price tag suggests? How can leaders push back when pressured to make short-sighted cost cuts? What role does empathy play in relocation ROI? How can data and stories help reframe “small” benefits as strategic investments? When budgets tighten, the first things to go are often the most human.
 
In this episode, Paul speaks with Sam Estall, former Global Mobility Leader at Accenture, about what really happens when we cut “small” benefits - and why settling-in help and cross-cultural training might deliver the biggest returns of all.

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Why do settling-in and cross-cultural benefits deliver more impact than their price tag suggests? How can leaders push back when pressured to make short-sighted cost cuts? What role does empathy play in relocation ROI?  How can data and stories help reframe “small” benefits as strategic investments? 
When budgets tighten, the first things to go are often the most human.
 
In this episode, Paul speaks with Sam Estall, former Global Mobility Leader at Accenture, about what really happens when we cut “small” benefits - and why settling-in help and cross-cultural training might deliver the biggest returns of all.

Fro...

What’s the first thing you should do when you inherit a messy or non-existent mobility program?How do you uncover critical compliance and immigration risks-without setting off alarm bells?What’s the smartest way to build trust with Finance, Legal, and HR when fixing past mistakes?How do you future-proof your mobility program while handling urgent, high-pressure projects?In Episode 76, Paul sits down with Amanda Santamour. With over a decade of industry tenure, Amanda specializes in creating and optimizing bespoke Global Mobility programs to address key talent needs for rapidly growing businesses, while supporting employees with both empathy and effi...

How do you get the right people in the room during your first 90 to 120 days? What’s the best way to talk to generalist teams like Finance or RevOps when the conversation feels daunting? How can Mobility stop being seen as the ‘gatekeeper’ and become a true partner to the business? How do you balance purpose, people, & technology in Mobility today? 

In Episode 75, Paul sits down with Chris Raines, Senior Manager of Global Mobility at The Trade Desk.  

Chris is a Global Mobility leader with 20 years of experience leading global immigration and talent mobility programs. He’s passionate...

How does living through relocation change the way leaders design it for others? What does effective Mobility look like in smaller, fast-moving companies? Why do the simplest Mobility programs often deliver the biggest impact? What does good judgment look like in Mobility? 
In Episode 74, Paul sits down with Katy Goldwater, CHRO at Remedica.

Katy is a senior HR leader with 25 years of experience spanning multiple industries from heavy manufacturing, financial services, pharma, and software. Katy started out as a management consultant and spent a large part of her career with large multi-national General Electric in various divisional and r...

How should Mobility leaders communicate in a demerger? How do you keep assignees steady through a demerger? How do you shield employees from payroll and visa risks? Which relationships matter most during a demerger, and why? How do you help the business understand costs & the value of reinvesting them? 

In Episode 73, Paul sits down with Diogo Matos, Head of Global Mobility at Solvay.
 
Diogo brings over 15 years of experience across project management, global mobility strategy and HR leadership, having led multinational teams and delivered large-scale transformations in global companies. He is an expert in designing and implem...

What immigration changes in the past year mean for Mobility strategy? How can moving ILR from 5 to 10 years reshape sponsorship costs and budgets? What’s changed in compliance and audit rules & how can companies keep up? Despite the costs & complexity, why is the UK still attractive for global talent? 
In Episode 72, Paul sits down with Supinder Sian, Immigration & Global Mobility Partner at Lewis Slikin.
 
Partner in the Immigration & Global Mobility team, Supy supports clients across all areas of UK business immigration and global mobility co-ordination across the spectrum of sectors. Of note, he specializes and supports many busines...

How do you staff and forecast effectively when you’re operating lean in hypergrowth? How can Mobility offer 90-day work-abroad flexibility while staying compliant? How can Mobility leaders build trust and credibility across the business while being a small team? What can you learn from Shopify’s approach to embedding Mobility into talent, workforce planning, & global operations? 
In Episode 71, Paul sits down with Sandeep Anand, Global Mobility, Immigration & Expansion Leader, former Airbnb and Ex-Shopify. 
 
Sandeep is a recognized leader in Global Mobility, named among the Top 250 Global Mobility Women Leaders; previously also recognized as a Top 100 Global Mobility I...

How do you staff and forecast effectively when you’re operating lean in hypergrowth? How can Mobility offer 90-day work-abroad flexibility while staying compliant? How can Mobility leaders build trust & credibility across the business while being a small team? What can you learn from Shopify’s approach to embedding Mobility into talent, workforce planning, & global operations? What are the benefits of owning business travel? 
In Episode 71, Paul sits down with Sandeep Anand, Global Mobility & Immigration Manager at Airbnb and Ex-Shopify Mobility Director.
 
Sandeep is a recognized leader in Global Mobility, named among the Top 250 Global Mobility Women Leaders; p...

How should Mobility rethink talent strategy in the AI era?What role should Mobility play in preparing talent for the skills AI can’t replace?What can Mobility leaders learn about workforce change from startup speed versus corporate pace?How can Mobility leaders use data on trust and sentiment - not just cost - to influence strategy
In Episode 70, Paul sits down with Jess Larsen is the founder of Thriving Humans, a consultancy helping leaders make AI transformation work for people by focusing on their performance, not just systems. 
 
She’s held senior HR and People leadership roles—...

In Episode 69, we change format with our first-ever Mobility Summer Mailbag Special. Paul answers the questions we’ve been hearing most from the community this summer -  from technology to scope to long-term careers.  

This special covers: 
1. The reality of AI in mobility - where it’s already being used, and where the hype still outpaces the practice
2. The organizational debate - which functions mobility fits best under, and why sponsorship matters more than reporting lines
3.  The business travel dilemma - why more companies are asking mobility to own it, and how this shift can expand infl...

What drives assignment success in Africa -and what still gets overlooked?  What are some mistakes companies make when sending talent to Africa?  How is assignment length and structure changing across Africa? Why are more companies hiring returning diaspora talent- and how is it changing policy? 
In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Rene Webster, Global Mobility Leader.
 
Rene is a global mobility leader and former expat with a decade of experience leading DSP operations, especially across Africa. Passionate about helping people thrive, she brings a human-centered approach. Her latest project launches a service centre based in Africa, supporting mobilit...

How do you maintain mobility awareness in corporations during geopolitical changes?How can Mobility effectively mediate between different company stakeholders during strategic and reactive transitions?What methods are there for staying informed of latest developments in the Mobility word when on a tight company budget? How do you bridge the gap between Mobility and compensation? In the latest episode, Paul sits down with IQVIA's Global Mobility Manager, Tosin Adenrele, to discuss how Global Mobility can best prepare themselves, their teams and their companies for future strategic shifts and geoplotical transitions. Tosin is a seasoned Global Mobility professional with over a de...

How can cities attract remote workers without relying solely on cash incentives? What does a successful community onboarding strategy actually look like? What role does social proof play in attracting and retaining remote workers? How can relocation strategies shift to reflect freedom, flexibility, and purpose? 
In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Darcy Marie Mayfield, Culture Architecture & Experience Design Strategist at Shift with Darcy Marie.
 
Darcy is a strategist helping cities and organizations turn relocation into lasting connections. With roots in hospitality and early experience launching Airbnb Experiences, she now works at the intersection of place, mobility, and belong...

How can global companies align their people strategy without erasing culture? What does localised HR actually look like in action? How do you measure global talent programs that truly work?  How will AI reshape global talent matching and employee engagement? 
In Episode 65, Paul sits down with  Lisa Rodriguez, People Leader.
 
Lisa is a seasoned Chief People Officer with 15 years of experience shaping the people strategy across advertising, media, and marketing industries. She leads with a focus on elevating the employee experience, cultivating high-performance cultures, and designing forward-thinking talent strategies.  

Throughout her career, Lisa has championed impactful...

How can systems like Workday help take the stress out of visa tracking and reminders?How is AI helping simplify green card filings and service fees in immigration processes?How can a simple dashboard show the retention rate and long-term value of sponsoring employees?What does “keep it simple” mean when sharing mobility updates with leadership?
In Episode 64, Paul sits down with Pawan Zenda, a Global Mobility and Immigration Manager, Strategist, and Immigration Advocate at ServiceTitan.
 
Her passion for the space is motivated by her personal family immigration experience. Formerly at Netflix, Uber, and Fragomen, with deep globa...

How do you build a high-performing internal mobility system? How do you get buy-in from teams who fear losing talent through internal Mobility? How do you show the ROI of short-term assignments? What do crisis moments reveal about mobility’s role? In Episode 63, Paul sits down with Gemma Bailey, Global Mobility Leader at PwC UK.

With over 20 years of experience in the GM industry, Gemma loves its dynamic and varied nature and truly believes it can be transformative in its potential to profoundly impact individual lives and careers while driving organisational success!
 
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Where can a mobility consultant add the most value day to day? Where can a consultant influence succession planning?  How can organisations transition from a reactive to a proactive mobility program? How can a consultant prevent costly repatriation failures? 
In Episode 62, Paul sits down with Michelle Durkin, a Strategic and Operations Global Mobility Advisor & Consultant.

Michelle is a seasoned Mobility professional, with a career that encompasses extensive experience in In-House Corporate Roles, the Big 4 (KPMG), and in the last few years, she has pivoted and thrived as an independent consultant. Her passions include the strategic positioning of Globa...