Sponsors
Lead Sponsor
KPMG Chicago’s International Executive Services (IES) Practice is dedicated to helping global companies better manage their international workforce by thinking beyond the present and acting beyond borders. We have extensive global advisory and individual tax services that assist with issues such as assignee program management, employment and international payroll, global equity compensation, international social security and domestic and global business travelers. KPMG helps support your assignment programs through a global network of dedicated professionals and a diverse offering of people and technology.
KPMG has the experience and international presence to serve the global mobility world effectively. Our philosophy with respect to our client service is to provide advisory services that can help derive long term tax savings for both the company and the assignee. We believe that it’s not enough to provide outstanding tax services; instead we aim to proactively serve as a trusted business advisor in order to provide you with a competitive edge.
Ann Marie Goddard, KPMG Chicago Lead IES Partner
Contact info: amgoddard@kpmg.com
Doyoung Yong, KPMG Chicago IES Managing Director
Contact info: dyong@kpmg.com
Premier Sponsors
Equus creates technology to help companies optimize their workforce mobility processes. Equus provides AssignmentPro™, 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, Colorado and London, UK. 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.
Fragomen is the largest law firm in the world dedicated to corporate immigration, and is recognized as the leading global immigration services provider. For nearly 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 over 250 attorneys and 800 legal professionals 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 35 offices in key locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia-pacific, the Middle East and Africa. We serve our clients’ needs in more than 140 countries with established, on-the-ground co-counsel.
For more information, please visit www.fragomen.com.
Expatriate services at Grant Thornton International member firms
With more than 2,600 partners in over 100 countries, Grant Thornton International member firms are some of the leading providers of expatriate tax services. In fact one member firm – Grant Thornton UK LLP – was awarded “Best Tax/Legal Services Provider” in 2010 by the Forum for Expatriate Management. Our member firms focus on providing highly personalised consultancy services to internationally mobile employees and their employers. Clients can rest assured that their international assignees will receive a service tailored to their specific needs wherever they are working and that all local withholding and reporting requirements will be managed on a timely and compliant basis. If you want to experience a more personalised service for your internationally mobile employees, why not try a Grant Thornton International member firm?
Platinum Sponsors
Aetna International is committed to helping create a stronger, healthier global community by delivering comprehensive health benefits and health management solutions worldwide. Aetna International’s expatriate business is one of the industry’s largest and most prominent international health benefits providers, supporting more than 400,000 members worldwide. The organization’s expatriate offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, disability and emergency assistance. Aetna International’s health management business collaborates with health care systems, government entities and plan sponsors around the world to design and build locally-applied health management solutions to improve health, quality and cost outcomes. For more information, see www.aetnainternational.com .
Established in 1954, AIRINC (Associates for International Research, Inc.) is a human resources consulting firm dedicated to facilitating global mobility.
AIRINC offers a wide range of expatriate compensation data services and global mobility advisory services, including compensation program design, policy development, benchmark surveys, and transition support. Whether a company is grappling with sending a first assignee, experiencing financial challenges, or contemplating a competitive review of an established program, AIRINC works to meet the specific needs of the client.
AIRINC is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and has full-service offices in Brussels, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong.
In today’s global environment, effective language and communication skills, combined with the ability to connect cultures for success are essential. Berlitz is helping businesses, government and non-profit organizations maximize performance by reacting rapidly and adapting quickly to the growing depth of global challenges.
Berlitz International Assignment Programs are uniquely designed and customized to prepare assignees and their families for living and working in a new country. In addition to face-to-face programs delivered in over 550 locations globally, Berlitz and TMC, a Berlitz company, offer web-based learning programs and assessment tools. The Cultural Navigator ™ delivers the most comprehensive and timely cultural business intelligence available through an online interface. The Cultural Orientations Indicator (COI), a statistically valid assessment tool, measures personal cultural preferences. The COI enables individuals to acquire the awareness and knowledge necessary for building effective skills and behavioral adaptations for multicultural management and business.
Berlitz. The one that works®.
Brookfield Global Relocation Services is a full service provider of global relocation, assignment management, supply chain solutions and strategic consultancy to multinational organizations worldwide. We have built our reputation over 50 years, continuously demonstrating that we can deliver efficient, economical relocation services that keep our clients and their relocating employee’s best interests in mind. Our company has grown into one of the top relocation management companies in the world, offering a full suite of services for Domestic, International, and Federal Government clients. Supporting approximately 50,000 families annually, our breadth of experience across all aspects of relocation ensures that we have the talent, expertise and experience to manage virtually any relocation need that may arise.
Cartus provides trusted guidance to organizations of all types and sizes requiring global relocation solutions. Serving more than 60% of the Fortune 100 and providing service to over 160 countries, we apply our more than half century of experience to help our corporate, government, and affinity clients with their mobility, outsourcing, consulting, language and intercultural training needs. Our clients—from multinationals to those moving only a few employees—turn to Cartus to assist more than 148,000 transferees, expatriate assignees, and affinity members each year. Providing a broad array of services to assist in developing global workforces, Cartus manages all the complexities of a global assignment, including logistical support for expatriates, expertise in cross-cultural and language training, as well as policy development and talent management. For greater experience, reach, and hands-on guidance, call on Cartus at +1 (800) 817-1928 or visit www.cartus.com.
Cultural Awareness International (CAI) has 20 years of industry experience in providing exceptional cross-cultural programs and relocation services for corporate clients around the world.
Our customized programs, delivered by experienced cross-cultural facilitators, are designed to give participants the skills and strategies for integrating effectively within the multi-cultural arena. CAI works closely with HR, project managers and team leaders to develop programs that uniquely address today’s business objectives.
Relocating employees across cultural and geographic boundaries should be an enriching experience. CAI’s seasoned experts understand every facet of the domestic and international relocation process and will support your team to ensure success.
Visit us online at www.culturalawareness.com For more information please contact Mercedes Naficy D’Angelo mdangelo@culturalawareness.com 973.538.1765
INSZoom’s web-based solutions enable immigration professionals to address key needs in global mobility management. Users automate essential processes of compliance management by creating systematic workflows for each immigration case type, building in alerts and reminders to ensure full compliance to domestic/international regulations and accessing a full suite of updated immigration forms for over 80 countries. Web portals enable direct access from stakeholders. These solutions deliver value that results in a return on investment through minimization of redundancy, increased efficiency and improved productivity. Learn more and sign up for a demonstration at www.INSZoom.com or by calling (925) 244-0600.
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.
NET EXPAT is a leading global provider in training and coaching services for expats and expat partners. Our core services include Intercultural Training, Expat Coaching and Spousal Assistance. NET EXPAT operates in over 50 countries. NET EXPAT services have been tested and trusted by more than 200 multinational corporations requesting high services standards. NET EXPAT is an ISO 9001 certified company.
For more information, contact us on +1 404 995 70 35 – info@netexpat.com
www.netexpat.com
Prudential Relocation is a full-service mobility management firm providing a wide range of solutions to help corporate and government clients with global mobility management and destination services needs throughout North America, Europe and Asia With offices across the globe, and alliances in 191 countries, Prudential Relocation currently serve over more than 400 clients worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, small industrial and service companies. We are a division of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
Our Services: Relocation Program Management, Relocation Policy Consulting and Counseling, Home Sale, Home Finding, Settling-In, Education Consulting, Temporary Accommodation, Visa and Immigration Services, Household Goods Transportation, Storage & Insurance, Tenancy Management, Cost and Expenses Management, Intercultural Training, Spouse/Partner Assistance, Language Training, Repatriation and many other mobility solutions
Polaris
Helping our clients achieve success utilizing cutting-edge technology and services, Polaris’s innovative solutions increase automation, reduce administrative cost, and enhance the customer experience for everyone touching the international assignment process. Founded in 2001, Polaris 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 technology, Expentia. Built from the ground-up specifically for Global Mobility, and with flexibility in mind, Expentia 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 and checklists, to payroll, to robust reporting, we design solutions for our clients that meet their needs now and into the future.
Dimitri Vigushin
Head of Global Business Development
Dimitri.Vigushin@Polarispci.com
(425) 974-6020
A leading worldwide provider of relocation and moving solutions, SIRVA, Inc. (www.sirva.com) provides more than 230,000 relocations per year to corporations, government employees, and individual consumers. The Company delivers the best mobility experience at the lowest total cost to relocate through complete management of the global supply chain, the world’s leading global operations, industry-leading risk management processes, and full accountability and transparency of all costs. SIRVA’s brands include 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.
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Arpin Group
Arpin Group, headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, is an industry leader providing global household goods moving and storage services to multinational corporations, non-profit organizations, governmental entities and private customers. Founded in 1900, this fourth-generation, privately-owned company has grown to become the largest US-based household goods carrier group. Annually, Arpin Group relocates over 30,000 families and its revenue exceeds $200M.
BDO USA, LLP is a U.S. professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to public and private companies through 40 offices nationwide. Partnering with HR and global mobility administrators, we’re national leaders in expatriate tax and compensation consulting. As an independent Member Firm of BDO International Limited, our global network consists of 1,082 offices in 119 countries.
BridgeStreet is the leading global provider of fully furnished residences, serviced apartments and suites for travelers looking for a hotel alternative. BridgeStreet’s 5-star Residences, 4-star Serviced Apartments and 3-star Suites combine 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.
CIGNA International Expatriate Benefits is the world’s leading global provider of employer-sponsored health care services and benefits for expatriate employees, their families, and global business travelers. Specialists in worldwide health care delivery, we meet our members’ needs for easy access to quality care with Web-based resources and 24/7/365 telephone customer service.
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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 (i.e., short term international assignments). www.GTN.com
IOR Global Services is a leading provider of global mobility and talent management solutions designed to advance employee effectiveness across cultures. We take a personal approach delivering assessment tools, intercultural training, language training, translation and destination services. IOR provides unrivaled efficiency and quality for our clients through our responsiveness, flexibility, and problem-solving. IOR is a premier thought leader in the field, sharing our global knowledge for over 30 years.
IOR Global Services – Advancing Global Talent
ITG Worldwide understands today’s increasingly global economy is forcing many employers to rethink the way they approach global mobility, including health insurance and employee benefits. For over 25 years, ITG experts have served organizations and individuals engaged in international travel and expatriate assignments. As a global benefits specialty firm, we are dedicated to mitigating the risks with global mobility by delivering customized health, accident, life, disability, and property & casualty insurance solutions to clients worldwide.
www.itgworldwide.com
Marriott ExecuStay offers serviced accommodations in locations around the world in the very places your associates want to be. From New York to San Francisco, London to Hong Kong; city flats to contemporary apartments; we take care of the details so you can rest assured with the most trusted name in hospitality. ExecuStay’s global team is waiting to assist you the world over.
Chris Graves, General Manager
Chris.graves@marriott.com
540.687.6220
www.execustay.com
Norfolk Mobility
Norfolk Mobility Benefits is part of the Paris based Mobility Saint Honore(MSH) family of companies providing expatriate benefit solutions around the world. With offices in Calgary, Chicago, Houston, Shanghai, Dubai, and Paris we are structured to provided superior service to the mobile employee. We provide insured and ASO solutions for 1 employee to groups with over 5000.
Norfolk has niche solutions for the Foreign Student and Yachting Crew benefit needs. We also provide Kidnap & Ransom insurance and issue Accident/Business Travel Accident plans.
RELIABLE. GLOBAL.FLEXIBLE. COMFORTABLE.
Locations that meet your needs. Oakwood is the only serviced apartment provider that can offer the comfort, location and value you require. Our flexibility, attention to detail and quality service has served our guests for 50 years and makes us the market leader in managed and serviced apartments.
EUROPE. MIDDLE EAST. AFRICA. ASIA PACIFIC. AMERICAS.
800.888.0808
About Pearl Law Group (www.immigrationlaw.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.
PwC’s international assignment services (IAS) practice has extensive experience helping multinational organizations manage the process of deploying an international workforce from start to finish, including complex tax, planning, administrative and strategic aspects. Whatever the mission — sharing knowledge, implementing management processes, expanding business into new territories — assignees provide the fuel for global growth.
Please visit our website for more information at www.pwc.com/us/ias
Sterling is a provider of global relocation services to some of the world’s leading companies. Through our service delivery hubs in EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific, we help clients achieve their business goals by alleviating the operational challenges of workforce mobility.
Sterling is committed to quality and delivering an impeccable service, in every location. Our ISO and FIDI FAIM accredited quality processes guarantee our high standards are consistently maintained. Find out more at www.sterlingrelocation.com
Switchplace is a global temporary housing company that supports businesses and their employees during relocation, business travel, temporary assignments and a variety of project-related needs. Positioned to deliver quality temporary housing solutions and rental assistance anywhere in the world, our energetic, service-focused team is committed to client service at every stage of the transition process. Our company has built a reputation of reliability and service and has earned the loyalty and trust of our clients.www.Switchplace.com.
Vandover, the Leader in TalentMobility®, provides the highest level of support to employees and families in transition. We assist Global 100 corporations, government agencies, and privately held organizations with domestic and global relocation assistance, spouse/partner career assistance, acclimation support, and outplacement services. Our programs are designed to meet the overall business strategy of corporate partners while effectively addressing the specific and changing needs of employees and their families through every stage of the mobility process.
Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. is The Next Practices Company®, delivering the next generation of relocation and assignment management solutions that help clients avoid inventory, enhance workforce mobility and reduce costs. WRRI offers financial stability and seasoned expertise that has made us a trusted partner to companies worldwide. For more info, visit www.wrri.com/blog