Global Mobility Community Champion Award

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The Global Mobility Community Champion Award recognises the exceptional professional who builds bridges, shares knowledge, and strengthens our global mobility community

Welcome to the Global Mobility Community Champion Award - a prestigious peer-recognition honour in our industry, presented at our annual Expat Academy Conference.
This accolade represents something truly special: the collective voice of over 1,000 Global Mobility professionals choosing to celebrate one of their own.
This isn't about titles, achievements, or company success - it's about community impact. It's about recognising the professional who consistently shows up, shares generously, supports others, and embodies the collaborative spirit that makes Expat Academy extraordinary. Cast your vote for the colleague who has made the biggest difference to you and our community.
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The Nominees

Tara Smith

Tara Smith - SMBC

Tara is a new US Network member who attends our virtual and in-person huddles, contributing to our community, and sharing benchmarking insights regularly 

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Ros Harvey

Ros Harvey - Warner Music Group

Ros is the Director of Global Mobility at Warner Music Group, an active Club 100 and Vanguard Network member who contributes to our benchmarking services.

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Alexandra Kosylo

Alexandra Kosylo - Experian

Alexandra Kosylo, Global Mobility Manager at Experian, is a valued Club 100 Network member who regularly attends our events and shares insights through huddles and benchmarking.

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Delecia Coombs

Delecia Coombs - Lockton

Delicia is the VP of Global Mobility at Lockton and is a valued Expat Academy member who shares her expertise, supports others, and brings  a genuine warmth to the community.

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Petya Pavlova

Petya Pavlova - ERM

Petya is ERM’s Global Mobility Manager in Dubai and an active Global Heads Network member who regularly contributes to our benchmarking service.

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Kaitlin

Kaitlin Moore - Hakluyt & Co

Kaitlin is the Global Mobility Manager at Hakluyt & Co and a regular attendee at our US Network Huddles and benchmark responder.

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Mihai Stanciu

Mihai Stanciu - Kellanova

Mihai is the Director of Global Talent Mobility & Benefits at Kellanova, offering expert advice and practical insight within the Global Mobility community.

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David Langborne

David Langborne - Otis

David, Director of Global Mobility at Otis Elevator Co., regularly attends our events and shares valuable insights through our benchmarking service in 2026.

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Uliana Tillema

Uliana Tillema - Danfoss

Uliana is a Senior Global mobility Consultant at Danfoss andhas supported our network by attending European Huddles and sharing benchmarking insights.

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Manu Caudron

Manu Caudron - Equinor

Manu is a Principal Advisor for Global Mobility at Equinor. Manu is a regular at our European Huddles and is always available to discuss GM and its complexities.

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Helen Harfield - Unipart

Helen Harfield - Unipart

Helen is the Head of Global Mobility at Unipart and a regular attendee at our Huddles and events, connecting with the Global Mobility community.

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Janneke Katja Modest - Beiersdorf

Janneke Katja Modest - Beiersdorf

Janneke is a Global Mobility Consultant at Beiersdorf, offering help, guidance and support to anyone within our GM community.

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Darren Grist

Darren Grist - RMIT University

Darren is the Senior Global Mobility Manager at RMIT University Vietnam. He regularly joins our APAC virtual and Singapore huddles, sharing benchmarking insights with the community.

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Your Vote, Your Champion

The power is in your hands. These outstanding nominees have been selected for their exceptional contributions to our Global Mobility community, but only you can decide who takes home this prestigious award. Think about the colleague who:

5B

Always Responds...

when you reach out for advice or support

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Shares freely...

from their experience to help others succeed 

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Goes the extra mile...

to strengthen our professional network 

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Makes you feel connected ...

to our Expat Academy community 

Vote Now!

Your vote recognises not just professional excellence, but the human connections that make our industry stronger. This is your chance to honour the person who has made a real difference in your Global Mobility journey.
Every vote counts. Every voice matters. Choose your champion today.
Voting closes 7th September 2026 - Don't let this opportunity pass by...

Vote Now

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