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