First Chapter Meeting in Geneva – 6 November 2025
From the moment participants arrived, lively conversations highlighted the strong interest in global mobility developments across the region. Chapter Lead Frank Jura officially opened the event by welcoming all participants, speakers, and supporters, and provided an overview of FEM’s mission and global activities. Our host Olivier Dupont from the CCIFS followed with an introduction to the chamber’s history and its role in fostering cross-border business relations.
Expert Panel Discussion
The panel featured a diverse group of experienced global mobility leaders:
- Katerina Fagetti, Senior Global Mobility Manager, LGT Group Holding Ltd.
- Adam Evans, Group Senior Benefits & Reward Manager, L’Occitane International
- Charles Kramer, Head of Global Mobility & Business Travel, On
- Ralf Pawolleck, Managing Director, Valoris Advisory
The discussion started immediately with insights into how organisations are shaping global mobility to support talent strategies worldwide. Topics included evolving assignment models, best practices across industries, and the increasing relevance of remote and virtual assignments. The audience actively contributed with questions and experiences, making the session particularly dynamic and insightful.
Networking Reception
The conversation continued during the networking reception, supported by excellent hospitality, finger food, and drinks.
Acknowledgements
A sincere thank-you goes to all panellists, participants, and supporters for making this inaugural meeting such a valuable and engaging experience. We warmly invite attendees to share feedback and suggestions for future sessions.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Santa Fe Relocation – represented by Emmanuel Francheteau, Sabrina Ying Huang, Badis Oumeziane and Séverine Piller – and Valoris Advisory, represented by Ralf Pawolleck. We also thank the entire CCIFS team for their outstanding support.
About the Sponsors
Santa Fe Relocation is a global mobility company delivering integrated relocation services worldwide, covering moving, immigration, destination services, compensation and expense management, and full assignment management solutions.
Valoris Advisory, the Swiss subsidiary of Valoris Avocats (Strasbourg, Paris, Lyon), is an international legal and consulting firm advising corporate and private clients on business law, including corporate law, M&A, tax, social security, and labour law, with a strong focus on global mobility.
With over 20 years of experience in Global Mobility and International Immigration, I help businesses develop future-proof, compliant, and efficient HR strategies. As an executive and consultant with a proven track record in strategy development, business transformation, and international leadership, I bring a unique blend of commercial and legal expertise.
In senior roles at leading global organisations, I have restructured business units, built high-performing international teams, and supported client organisations in optimising their mobility programmes. As the Founder and Managing Director of BLUE HILLS Consulting, I provide strategic advisory to help organisations navigate global mobility challenges—driving efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth.
I also organise thought leadership and client events across the DACH region, fostering innovation and collaboration.
My focus: Strategic advisory, compliance assurance, and long-term optimisation of international mobility programmes.
Please sign in or register for FREE
Sign in OR sign up to become a registered The Forum for Expatriate Management website user
Subscribe here