Mobility Matters

In this episode, Mobility Matters deep-dives into Singapore’s immigration trends and schooling challenges and solutions. Join Cartus host, Eisen Eserjose and guests, Jocelyn Tan, Destination and Real Estate Services Manager, Cartus, and Piers Matthews, Director of Admissions and Marketing, Dulwich College.

In this episode, Cartus' Karen Wilks, VP, Strategic Growth and special guest, Billy Ho, CPA Talent Mobility, Senior Manager, Electronic Arts, discuss the talent management journey that Billy and his team have embarked upon in recent years, and where he sees EA’s mobility program heading over the next 12 months.   

Guest biographies:

Billy Ho
Billy leads the Global Talent Mobility function at Electronic Arts and also serves on the Bay Area Mobility Management (BAMM) Board as a corporate advisor. His passion is to evolve Mobility into a strategic function within the company and automate processes to enable self-service, which ultimately, makes relocation simple and allows relocating employees to focus and do their best work.

Karen Wilks
Karen Wilks, Vice President of Strategic Growth, has more than 25 years of global mobility experience, including key roles in Operations and Account Management. She has had oversight of some of Cartus’ key clients, managing large multinational portfolios, driving innovation, and creating a strong culture that supports clients, employees and their families worldwide. Karen truly understands the power of collaboration and execution. She partners with internal and external stakeholders to drive mobility programs forward and transform in an ever-evolving global environment. She is also an industry leader within the DEI Mobility space, having been invited to various public speaking engagements to present on the topic and is co-chair of the Cartus DEI Steering Committee – a group focused on supporting clients with their DEI objectives. 

Executive production: Louise Koncowski 

Cartus’ Karen Wilks, Trevor Macomber and special guest, Matthew Ferrara discuss the importance of creating a mobility program that meets all facets of a relocation. A successful program is one that goes beyond only providing logistical support. HR and mobility professionals should also consider the assignee’s professional and personal wellbeing and the additional needs of the entire family (because they’re moving their whole lives too!).  

In this second part of the conversation, we pick-up with a look at change management.

Guest biographies:

Matthew Ferrara
Matthew Ferrara has a degree in philosophy, is a photographer, writer, mentor, and professional speaker. Matthew is an advisor to organizations in 49 states and 30 countries. He has spent more than 30 years traveling the world helping people grow their lives and careers. He has led a training firm, industry call center, learning portal, and executive coaching firm. 

Matthew attended Phillips Academy Andover, studied in Bologna, Italy, and earned degrees in philosophy and economics. He’s originally from Boston and now lives in Las Vegas. His works have been translated into eight languages and his photographs have been auctioned for charities frequently. 

Trevor Macomber

Trevor leads global branding and communications at Cartus, the industry leader in global talent mobility and corporate relocation solutions. He is also the co-author of Chaos by Design: Tales of Empowerment on the Path to Digital Transformation. Outside of work, you'll find him spending time with his family in Connecticut, engaging in a very American version of Shinrin-yoku (Japanese forest bathing), grinding away at his own painfully glacial writing projects, or attempting to perfect the world's greatest grilled pizza.

Karen Wilks
Karen Wilks, Vice President of Strategic Growth, has more than 25 years of global mobility experience, including key roles in Operations and Account Management. She has had oversight of some of Cartus’ key clients, managing large multinational portfolios, driving innovation, and creating a strong culture that supports clients, employees and their families worldwide. Karen truly understands the power of collaboration and execution. She partners with internal and external stakeholders to drive mobility programs forward and transform in an ever-evolving global environment. She is also an industry leader within the DEI Mobility space, having been invited to various public speaking engagements to present on the topic and is co-chair of the Cartus DEI Steering Committee – a group focused on supporting clients with their DEI objectives. 

Executive production: Louise Koncowski

In this episode, we join Cartus' Racheal Foo, Manager of Branding and Communications, and Lisa Johnson, Director of Global DEI Solutions to discuss the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) challenges for the Asian region.

Guest biography: 

Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson, Global DEI Solutions, Director, represents Cartus in DEI space as a thought leader and solution facilitator for clients looking to address Global DEI in their mobility solutions. Among her many achievements—including leading some of the industry’s earliest research initiatives on the topic—Lisa was named one of the Global Mobility Top 100 Professionals in 2021 and was recently named the 2022 Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee for Worldwide ERC®'s Upward Mobility internship Initiative focused on increasing diversity in our industry and she sits on their Editorial Taskforce. She also holds both Worldwide ERC®’s Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards and is an active member of SHRM.

Racheal Foo

Racheal is the Branding and Communications Manager at Cartus. She has more than 15 years of marketing experience in several service and consumer goods industries. Her current responsibilities include digital and global content marketing, as well as providing support in the APAC region to deepen client engagement and drive sales prospects.

Executive production: Racheal Foo 

This episode explores the importance of creating a mobility program that meets all facets of a relocation. A successful program is one that goes beyond only providing logistical support. HR and mobility professionals should also consider the assignee’s professional and personal wellbeing and the additional needs of the entire family (because they’re moving their whole lives too!).  

Guest biographies:

Matthew Ferrara 
Matthew Ferrara has a degree in philosophy, is a photographer, writer, mentor, and professional speaker. Matthew is an advisor to organizations in 49 states and 30 countries. He has spent more than 30 years traveling the world helping people grow their lives and careers. He has led a training firm, industry call center, learning portal, and executive coaching firm. 

Matthew attended Phillips Academy Andover, studied in Bologna, Italy, and earned degrees in philosophy and economics. He’s originally from Boston and now lives in Las Vegas. His works have been translated into eight languages and his photographs have been auctioned for charities frequently. 

Trevor Macomber

Trevor leads global branding and communications at Cartus, the industry leader in global talent mobility and corporate relocation solutions. He is also the co-author of Chaos by Design: Tales of Empowerment on the Path to Digital Transformation. Outside of work, you'll find him spending time with his family in Connecticut, engaging in a very American version of Shinrin-yoku (Japanese forest bathing), grinding away at his own painfully glacial writing projects, or attempting to perfect the world's greatest grilled pizza.

Karen Wilks
Karen Wilks, Vice President of Strategic Growth, has more than 25 years of global mobility experience, including key roles in Operations and Account Management. She has had oversight of some of Cartus’ key clients, managing large multinational portfolios, driving innovation, and creating a strong culture that supports clients, employees and their families worldwide. Karen truly understands the power of collaboration and execution. She partners with internal and external stakeholders to drive mobility programs forward and transform in an ever-evolving global environment. She is also an industry leader within the DEI Mobility space, having been invited to various public speaking engagements to present on the topic and is co-chair of the Cartus DEI Steering Committee – a group focused on supporting clients with their DEI objectives. 

Executive production: Louise Koncowski

In this episode, we join Cartus hosts, Eisen Eserjose and Casper Asperin, and destination and real estate services thought leaders, Sanny Linawati and Jazzer Tan to discuss all-things Singapore. We deep-dive into local real estate trends and the cost of living compared to other locations frequented by expats.

Guest biographies:

Jazzer Tan – KEO, Cartus Destination and Real Estate Services

Jazzer is the Key Executive Officer (licensed by CEA) for Destination and Real Estate Services. He leads the real estate team,  overseeing administration and management of Cartus estate agency business. With over a decade in the real estate industry, Jazzer's career spans across residential, commercial and international properties. 

Sanny Linawati – Senior Director, Cartus Destination and Real Estate Services

Sanny leads the APAC regional service delivery, account management, and operations teams. With a career in real estate dating back to 2001, Sanny has unrivalled knowledge of the housing market, and over 18 years of global mobility experience. In 2016, she relocated to Shanghai and played an important role in expanding Cartus’ footprint in China.

Executive production: Racheal Foo 

In the second part of this mini-series, Lisa Johnson, Director, Global DEI Solutions, Cartus, shares her final five ways to make your global mobility program more inclusive. Things that, as a HR or global mobility professional, you can apply to your relocation program to both support your employees and help your organization truly hit its business’ DEI objectives.

Guest biographies:

Lisa Johnson

Lisa represents Cartus in DE&I space as a thought leader and solution facilitator for clients looking to address Global DE&I in their mobility solutions. Among her many achievements—including leading some of the industry’s earliest research initiatives on the topic—Lisa was named one of the Global Mobility Top 100 Professionals in 2021 and was recently named the 2022 Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee for Worldwide ERC®'s Upward Mobility internship Initiative focused on increasing diversity in our industry and she sits on their Editorial Taskforce. She also holds both Worldwide ERC®’s Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards and is an active member of SHRM.

Karen Wilks
Karen Wilks, Vice President of Strategic Growth, has more than 25 years of global mobility experience, including key roles in Operations and Account Management. She has had oversight of some of Cartus’ key clients, managing large multinational portfolios, driving innovation, and creating a strong culture that supports clients, employees and their families worldwide. Karen truly understands the power of collaboration and execution. She partners with internal and external stakeholders to drive mobility programs forward and transform in an ever-evolving global environment. She is also an industry leader within the DEI Mobility space, having been invited to various public speaking engagements to present on the topic and is co-chair of the Cartus DEI Steering Committee – a group focused on supporting clients with their DEI objectives.

Executive production: Louise Koncowski 

In this episode of “Mobility Matters,” hosted by Jackie Charney, Director, Supply Chain Management, Cartus, we focus on the temporary living landscape across the U.S., looking at the challenges faced by providers and the innovative solutions offered by subject matter experts, Cara Pescho, VP, Strategic Alliances - Global Mobility, National Corporate Housing and Brenda Thoeny-Johnson, Director, Strategic Business Solutions, Cartus.

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Guest biographies:

Cara Pescho

For more than 25 years, Cara’s dedication to the temporary housing industry and focus on her clients’ success, continue to be the driving forces behind developing innovative programs to enhance the corporate housing experience for private industry and relocation companies. Prior to being named VP, Strategic Alliances, Cara served in a variety of positions at National Corporate Housing, including a National Account Manager and Regional Manager. In her current role, she oversees the relocation sales and operations, consults with relocation management companies, and continually seeks ways to provide value to current and prospective customers.
 
Throughout her tenure, Cara’s proudest moments include: serving on the board of CMARC, speaking and representing the corporate housing industry and National Corporate Housing, at industry events, and contributing to National’s Community Impact group, as well as its Wellness Committee.

Brenda Thoeny-Johnson

Brenda Thoeny-Johnson is a Director of Strategic Business Solutions at Cartus with more than a decade of mobility experience. Brenda specializes in taking a consultative approach to business development and is responsible for the procurement of new business throughout the northwest quadrant of the United States. Brenda has been recognized by  her peers as a global mobility leader in the supplier space and was listed as one of the 2021 Top 100 Global Mobility Suppliers in the industry. Brenda is known for her unwavering positive attitude, and her ability to inspire those around her to reach their goals.

Jackie Charney

Jackie Charney is a seasoned leader with more than 35 years of experience in corporate relocation. She has held a variety of positions during her tenure with Cartus including, Real Estate Services, Client Services Operations, Government and Military Services, and Asset Management. Jackie has been in her current role as Director, Supply Chain Management at Cartus for 10 years and is responsible for the management and service delivery of several supplier networks including global Furniture Rental, Temporary Housing, and Rental Assistance.  

Executive production: Louise Koncowski

In this episode, "Mobility Matters" host, Karen Wilks, VP, Strategic Growth, Cartus and Lisa Johnson, Director, Global DEI Solutions, Cartus, share their first five ways to optimize a company’s DEI mobility strategy. Things that, as a HR or global mobility professional, you can apply to your relocation program to both support your employees and help your organization truly hit its business’ DEI objectives. 

 Guest biographies:

Lisa Johnson

Lisa represents Cartus in DE&I space as a thought leader and solution facilitator for clients looking to address Global DE&I in their mobility solutions. Among her many achievements—including leading some of the industry’s earliest research initiatives on the topic—Lisa was named one of the Global Mobility Top 100 Professionals in 2021 and was recently named the 2022 Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee for Worldwide ERC®'s Upward Mobility internship Initiative focused on increasing diversity in our industry and she sits on their Editorial Taskforce. She also holds both Worldwide ERC®’s Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards and is an active member of SHRM.

Karen Wilks

Karen Wilks, Vice President of Strategic Growth, has more than 25 years of global mobility experience, including key roles in Operations and Account Management. She has had oversight of some of Cartus’ key clients, managing large multinational portfolios, driving innovation, and creating a strong culture that supports clients, employees and their families worldwide. Karen truly understands the power of collaboration and execution. She partners with internal and external stakeholders to drive mobility programs forward and transform in an ever-evolving global environment. She is also an industry leader within the DEI Mobility space, having been invited to various public speaking engagements to present on the topic and is co-chair of the Cartus DEI Steering Committee – a group focused on supporting clients with their DEI objectives.

Executive production: Louise Koncowski 

In this episode, we join Cartus' Season Two podcast host, Karen Wilks, VP, Strategic Growth and guest, Lisa Johnson, Director, Global DEI Solutions, Cartus, to discuss the upcoming second season of “Mobility Matters.” 

Guest biographies:

Karen Wilks

Karen Wilks, Vice President of Strategic Growth, has more than 25 years of global mobility experience, including key roles in Operations and Account Management. She has had oversight of some of Cartus’ key clients, managing large multinational portfolios, driving innovation, and creating a strong culture that supports clients, employees and their families worldwide. Karen truly understands the power of collaboration and execution. She partners with internal and external stakeholders to drive mobility programs forward and transform in an ever-evolving global environment. She is also an industry leader within the DEI Mobility space, having been invited to various public speaking engagements to present on the topic and is co-chair of the Cartus DEI Steering Committee – a group focused on supporting clients with their DEI objectives.

Lisa Johnson

Lisa represents Cartus in DE&I space as a thought leader and solution facilitator for clients looking to address Global DE&I in their mobility solutions. Among her many achievements—including leading some of the industry’s earliest research initiatives on the topic—Lisa was named one of the Global Mobility Top 100 Professionals in 2021 and was recently named the 2022 Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee for Worldwide ERC®'s Upward Mobility internship Initiative focused on increasing diversity in our industry and she sits on their Editorial Taskforce. She also holds both Worldwide ERC®’s Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards and is an active member of SHRM.

 
Executive production: Louise Koncowski