• How can systems-based thinking help GM leaders make better decisions?
• How can behavioral psychology and negotiation theory be applied to GM programs?
• How can mobility leaders turn the ship around on policy escalation and constant exceptions?
• What role will Agentic AI play in the future of mobility and in-house roles? 

In Episode 59, Paul sits down with Simon Mason, Global Mobility Executive.

Simon is a global mobility executive passionate about systems thinking, negotiation, and the future of work. He has led international teams, driven business transformation across continents, and completed executive education at MIT on AI strategy. He’s currently traveling the world on an extended career break, worldschooling his two children.

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• How do you lead an inbound-first global mobility strategy in a company of 90,000? 
• How do you build influence and buy-in for mobility inside a company as large as Cisco? 
• Which internal teams quietly power mobility success? 
• How do you forecast mobility headcount across continents- before the business even moves there? 

In Episode 58, Paul sits down with Kyle D'Souza , Global Mobility & Immigration Director, at Cisco.

As Cisco’s Director of Mobility and Immigration, Kyle leads a global team of 25 individuals and is ultimately responsible for the overall global delivery of Cisco’s immigration and mobility programs. Situated within Cisco’s Join & Connect (Talent Acquisition) team, Kyle is at the forefront of “Mobility 2.0” –transforming and elevating Global Mobility to meet business and talent needs. Kyle is based in Southern California and brings more than 15 years of immigration and mobility experience at Fortune 50 companies in defense/aerospace, technology and consulting.  

Kyle started her career in immigration at the US Department of State. She has spent time in policy roles in Washington, D.C., and is also an EY Alumna. Kyle’s comprehensive experience informs her approach to immigration and mobility.    

Kyle holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts from New York University. Kyle is a proud working mom to two kids, ½ of a dual career couple, and military spouse who serves in a leadership capacity on Cisco’s Global Veterans Employee Resource Group.   

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• How can you get internal buy-in for a remote work strategy and budget approvals?  
• How can companies manage the compliance challenges of international remote work?  
• How did ResMed structure its remote work policy into clear 30-60-90 day buckets? 
• Why should remote work fall under the Global Mobility function? 

In Episode 57, Paul sits down with Jovina Rasiah, Global Head of Mobility at ResMed.

Jovina is a seasoned Global Mobility professional with over 20 years of experience in expatriate tax consulting and corporate HR. Currently the Global Head of Mobility at ResMed, Jovina is known for her expertise in stakeholder management, project management, and continuous process improvement.  


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• What are the biggest mobility challenges in emerging markets like Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan? 
• What actually moves the needle when convincing people to go to challenging locations? 
• How can mobility play a bigger role in advancing women’s careers? 

In Episode 56, Paul sits down with Kelly Blackaby, HR Director - Europe & Middle East at Mavenir.

Kelly Blackaby is a seasoned Senior Global HR Director with 17+ years of expertise across the UK, Middle East, Europe, and USA. A pioneer in global mobility in EMEA, she has navigated challenging relocations, designed mobility frameworks and championed diversity through mentoring, policy advocacy and transformative workplace initiatives.  

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• RMC side vs. in-house in mobility- what can each side learn from the other?  
• How can pricing transparency improve vendor relationships and reduce audit stress?  
• How do you influence and build policy as a one-person team?  
• What does it look like to lead in the “grey areas” in mobility? 

In Episode 55, Paul sits down with Blythe Sparacino, Global Mobility Manager at Ingredion.

Blythe Sparacino, CRP, GMS, is a Global Mobility Manager at Ingredion, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic mobility planning and execution. With a focus on customer-centric solutions and cross-functional collaboration, she has successfully managed global relocation and immigration programs for industry leaders like Pinterest, Lam Research, and Genentech.  

Her expertise lies in policy design, process improvement, and innovative program implementation, consistently enhancing employee experiences and organizational efficiency.
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• How does Framestore source highly specialized & creative talent across 60+ countries? 
• How does relocation and diversity improve creative work? 
• How does cultural understanding shape success for global teams? 
• How can you plan & budget for relocation upfront, instead of an afterthought? 

In Episode 54, Paul sits down with Amy Smith, Global Director, Recruitment & Outreach at Framestore.

In her role as Global Director of Recruitment, Amy oversees Framestore’s talent pipeline worldwide. She is also fortunate to work alongside a huge number of external partners supporting the skills agenda for the creative industries.
 
Amy is passionate about social equity and leads efforts to create a workplace where everyone can achieve their potential. 

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• What are the most overlooked tax and compliance risks in global mobility?
• How can mobility and finance teams work better together to avoid audits and penalties?
• What long-term documentation and audit trails should mobility teams put in place?
• What’s the real financial risk of using lump sum relocation packages?

In Episode 53, Paul sits down with Kirsten Modrich, Sr. Global Mobility, Compliance Process Manager at Autodesk.

Kirsten’s background set the stage early for a career in global mobility, starting with her first international trip at just five weeks old. She has now built a professional foundation in corporate consulting, finance, and accounting, spending 15–20 years in the field before discovering her true passion.
 
Today, she combines her love for people, places, and cultures with her expertise in compliance, finance, audit, and analytics. Sparks flew when she landed on her current mobility team 5 years ago — and Kirsten's been thriving ever since, bringing precision, structure, and energy to a fast-evolving industry.
 
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• How can HR leaders maximize vendor value and align solutions with their strategy? 
• What core business problems can relocation solve? 
• What are some key considerations when reviewing proposals for HR investments? 
• How can HR professionals become versatile ‘solid athletes’ and thrive in a changing landscape? 

In Episode 52, Paul sits down with Barb Bidan, former Chief People Experience Officer at Crunchyroll.

She helped shape the anime leader’s global strategy around its most valuable asset—its people. At Crunchyroll, she led a cross-functional portfolio spanning People/HR, IT & Security, Workplace & Real Estate, and Internal & Executive Communications.

With over 25 years of experience, Barb has built a career across industries including D2C, Retail Services, Fitness & Wellness, HR Tech, and Media & Entertainment. She is known for scaling global companies and guiding teams through growth, transformation, and change—at standout brands like Peloton, Indeed, Yahoo, and BlackBerry.

Barb also serves as an advisor and board member to several growth-stage companies. She holds a BA from the University of Waterloo, an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas, and is currently completing a postgraduate certification in Executive & Leadership Coaching. A proud dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Barb lives in Richardson, Texas.

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• What would shared services look like for global mobility today — and what functions would benefit most? 
• Why should mobility policies act as guardrails, not rules — and how does that work in practice? 
• How can mobility leaders contribute to long-term workforce strategy and global planning? 
• What does ‘spending in the wrong place’ actually look like in global mobility? 

In our milestone Episode 51, Paul sits down with Frazer Williamson, Global Mobility Lead at AlphaSense.  

Frazer is a strategic and commercially focused leader with international HR and Global Mobility experiences gained both from within and on behalf of multinational corporations operating at scale. With cross-functional HR operational experiences, he has transformed workforce mobility programmes across a dynamic portfolio of MNCs representing various industry sectors. 
 
Currently based in Helsinki, Finland, Frazer spearheads the design and development of AlphaSense's global talent mobility programmes and mobile workforce strategies at a rapidly scaling company headquartered in NYC, with offices across North America, Europe, India, and Singapore.
 
He enjoys the broad-based scope of work that GM impacts within organizations, citing cross-functional collaboration, intercultural engagements, and effective service delivery partnerships as critical components for success. 

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1. How can mobility leaders build strong internal partnerships across tax, payroll, and talent teams? 
2. What ancillary responsibilities often fall under mobility’s umbrella & how can leaders navigate them? 
3. Why do new hires often get better relocation support than internal movers and how can companies fix that? 

In our milestone Episode 50, Paul sits down with Rebecca Stephens, Founder & CEO at Talent Mobility Experts.  

She is a seasoned Talent Mobility and HR Compliance leader with over 15 years of experience guiding global organizations through complex workforce challenges.
 
Rebecca has built and led high-performing teams at companies like Indeed, VMware, and SIRVA, delivering innovative solutions in global mobility, immigration, and remote work compliance.
 
As the Founder of Talent Mobility Experts, she now advises clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500s on hiring, relocating, and retaining talent worldwide. Rebecca holds advanced degrees in Legal Studies and Human Services and is known for her strategic thinking, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership.
 

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