Duncan is the co-founder and Director of Sales at Shield GEO. He graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Economics (Industrial Relations & Psychology) and a Master of Arts (Psychology). He has previously worked in GEO services and contractor management in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Duncan enjoys working with international corporations and their international assignees to assist them in navigating the challenges that globalization brings. Having been an expatriate himself, living in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Korea, he has first-hand experience of the issues Shield GEO’s clients and international assignees face.

Driven by his belief that it is important to understand not only the clients’ immediate needs but their international expansion and growth plans as well, Duncan is able to provide a holistic approach to global employer organization services.

Tim is a co-founder at Shield GEO. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science (Geography & Psychology). He has been helping international assignees for over 20 years.

Tim’s first job out of university involved finding Australian computer programmers who wanted to work in the US and UK. He enjoyed the challenge and stimulation of juggling timezones, currencies, and changing immigration regulations. Soon after he took up an assignment to the UK and experienced firsthand how rewarding overseas work can be.

Within the complex world of global mobility, ensuring the highest level of customer service can be challenging, Tim strongly believes it is very important for clients to know that their issue has been understood. He also endeavors to establish clear regular communication on how and when the issue will be resolved. At Shield GEO, we refer to this as “solving problems with empathy and clarity”.

Brenda is the Client Services Director at Shield GEO. She graduated from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico with a degree in International Business and holds a Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources.

She has worked for over 15 years in different industries but always in the international HR arena. Having lived in Asia for over 8 years, Brenda is now an expat in the US. As global mobility is a continuous occurrence in her own personal life, her experiences allow her to relate to her clients on a more intimate level.

Brenda has found through experience that the famous Golden Rule doesn’t always work well in international HR. Instead, she believes that people should be treated how they want to be treated. Brenda also believes in approaching others in a human, sincere, heartfelt, and positive way.

Gina is our Director of Operations. She has an Advanced Diploma in Asia Pacific Marketing and CertificateIV in Life Coaching and extensive experience working in a broad range of industries and disciplines, from start-ups to blue-chip organizations in both B2B and retail. Gina has worked in various departments across her career including marketing management, product management, operations, business development, loyalty program development as well as operating her own health and wellbeing coaching business.

As our Director of Operations, Gina is responsible for supporting managers and teams across the key business support areas of Finance, Tech, Marketing, Operations, and HR. She ensures that these teams are operating as efficiently as possible and in a way that is aligned with Shield’s goals and strategic direction.

Sujay is the Product Marketing Manager at Shield GEO. He graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Studies) and the UNSW Business School with a Masters in Professional Accounting.

Sujay is always looking to explore different ways to tell human stories that resonate with and are relatable to people. As the Product Marketing Manager, he acts as the voice of the client and works closely with our teams to improve our service.

He is passionate about creating a team whose creativity and innovation thrive on diversity of thought and experiences. He approaches marketing with the same lens, writing and creating for individuals as opposed to for businesses.

Svetlana is the Global Mobility Project Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Applied Sciences in Fulda, Germany with a Master of International Management.

Svetlana’s first experience with Global Mobility was in 2012 when she was involved in end-to-end international assignment administration. Designing and improving processes related to international employment allowed her to gain an understanding of how the management processes of a globally mobile workforce can be streamlined in an efficient way.

As the Global Mobility Project Manager, Svetlana acts as the central point of contact and facilitates the flow of information between key project stakeholders. At the same time, she assigns task owners within projects, appoints meeting participants, and monitors the completion of project tasks.

Stella is the HR Manager and BP at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) with a Bachelor of International Studies (International Business) and Bachelor of Commerce – Honours (Management).

Stella worked in various roles across the Shield team before transitioning into HR, from a research writer to various Global Mobility roles. She uses this long-term knowledge of Shield to support and uplift the entire team. As the HR Manager and BP, Stella is an integral part of Shield’s recruitment process as well as internal programming and retreats.

Kelly is the Head of Global Mobility at Shield GEO. She has over 10 years of experience in global mobility and has previously worked in corporate roles within HR and global mobility, working on mining and pharmaceutical clients.

Kelly manages her global team of Account Managers and Associates with care and understanding supporting them with difficult case management, guiding them through processes, and assisting them in the support of their clients.

Ndulamo is the Head of Finance at Shield Geo. He graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa with a Masters’ Degree in Development Finance and also holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting.

He has over seven years of experience in corporate finance and support services.  He has previously worked in the leading international development agency, World Vision International, and is also a board member for Sustainable Agriculture Technology (a leading agriculture and ecological management services organization in Africa) serving as its independent financial advisor.

As the Head of Finance, Ndulamo provides strategic leadership to the Finance team across three continents, and improves finance and accounting operations, which makes it possible for Shield to serve our clients, partners, and other stakeholders with utmost effectiveness.

Emma is the Global Mobility Implementation Manager at Shield GEO. Prior to Shield GEO, Emma worked in corporate roles within HR and Recruitment, tallying up over five years of global mobility experience before joining our team in the UK.

As the Implementation Manager, Emma enjoys the personal side of the process, helping our clients, their employees, and their families through the challenges at the start of an exciting new journey.  She’s also driven to support her team with training, daily management, and problem-solving.

Emma believes that her ability to empathize with every individual’s situation leads to her successful outcomes.  Making her assignees feel at ease, listened to, and not like just another number, helps to solidify relationships and therefore makes the whole process much smoother.

Givanny is the Head of Customer Success at Shield GEO. She finished her senior year, one year early, and qualified with distinction for her Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Business Management & Marketing as top 1% globally and was accepted into the Golden Key Society. Her academic strengths combined with her desire for sales challenges took her from South Africa to the United Kingdom.

Her experience in international employment and payroll since 2011 has well-positioned her as the Head of Customer Success for Shield GEO. Since 2017 her career at Shield GEO has focussed on client services and sales as well as business and team management.

Anna is our Salesforce Development Manager and Head of Tech. She graduated from Griffith University with Bachelor’s degrees in Commerce and Sociology, and has over 6 years of experience in technology leadership, working across Australia, the UK, and Canada.

Anna and her team develop and maintain many of our internal processes as well as initiating ongoing projects that help both our team and client experience. As the Head of Tech, she coaches and supports her team to be at their best, and champions deep listening and empathy when engaging with other teams and clients.

Abhijit is our Operations Manager and Head of our Projects Team. He graduated from the University of Mumbai with a Bachelor of Commerce and has over 13 years of experience working in operations management and support.

Abhijit and his team ensure all of our internal Shield operations and processes run as smoothly as possible, catching any small human errors that may fall through the cracks.

Jennifer Henne is a Global Mobility Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with an MBA in Human Resource Management and International Business.  She has over 28 years of experience in International HR Management and Global Mobility.

Having been an international expatriate herself, living and working in Germany and subsequently the UK, she has the first-hand experience of the challenges and difficulties her clients may face. This has enhanced her ability to relate to them, ensuring that their needs are always understood and taken care of.

Jennifer prioritizes having clear and transparent communication with her clients. Her excellent interpersonal skills, ability to “connect the dots” and strong work ethic has given many clients peace of mind, allowing them a smoother transition when employing in a foreign country or supporting assignees relocating to a new country.

Gabrielle is a Global Mobility Team Lead at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Psychology. She also holds a designation, as a certified Global Mobility Specialist in her field. She has 20 years of combined experience in international HR, relocation management, immigration, and global mobility.

Gabrielle’s true passion is people. Having worked extensively with expats and their families in both in-house and outsourced programs, she has gained vast knowledge on how to navigate the many challenges of mobilizing people worldwide.

As the Team Lead for Americas, Gabrielle works tirelessly to support her team. She leads with listening and guides her team to put themselves in their client’s shoes and ask, “What kind of support would I need most in that particular situation?”.

Daisy is a Global Mobility Finance Manager (SME) at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Warwick with a BSc (Hons) degree in Biochemistry but quickly shifted her interest towards International Assignment Management when she joined PwC in Tokyo.

She has over eleven years of experience in global mobility and tax including several corporate roles within HR, tax, relocation, and global mobility. She’s also experienced much of the pains and joys of global mobility herself from multiple international moves, so has seen all sides of the spectrum.

As an SME, Daisy and her team work on setting up our client’s employee’s first round of invoices to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible, as well as effectively handling termination payrolls. She also works closely with our in-country teams to source up to date information and handle any questions or issues that may arise.

Bree is our Journalist at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Italian). Her previous work has been published across national and international news and lifestyle publications.

Bree has a knack for finding the story among the content. She creates engaging and digestible narratives for our website, as well as collaborative content including our recent podcast series with Virtual not Distant.

Katrina is a Global Mobility Team Lead at Shield GEO. She has over 19 years of experience in international tax. She has previously worked in international tax roles within global mobility.

Katrina relishes having the opportunity to build great working relationships with her international assignees and helping them solve any issues that may occur during their assignment. Having been an international expatriate herself, living and working in Melbourne, she has first-hand experience of the challenges and difficulties her clients may face. This has enhanced her ability to relate to them, ensuring that their needs are always understood and taken care of.

Wee Yen is our Group Finance Manager at Shield GEO.

Wee Yen joined Shield in 2016, setting up the finance function for Shield before going on parental leave in 2020. She now oversees the compliance and business performance of Shield Group.

Prior to joining, Wee Yen worked in a large accounting firm in assurance, outsourced accounting, and advisory, including a secondment to a listed entity. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.

Juanita is our Operations Administrator at Shield. She studied Public Relations Management at Damelin College and has over 20 years of administrative management experience.

As part of our Operations Team, Juanita assists all departments within Shield with various administrative projects.

Sehrish is an Operations Administrator at Shield GEO. She graduated from Fatima Jinnah Women University Pakistan with a Masters of English (Language and Literature). She has over four years of experience in customer service.

As part of the Operations Team, Sehrish works closely with various teams across Shield. She assists her teammates with administration tasks associated with Shield projects. She deeply values open communication and always strives to provide the best solution.

Anna is a Global Mobility Implementation Consultant. She graduated from St. Petersburg State University with a Bachelor of Law and has worked in law and global mobility for over five years.

Anna’s first experience with expatriate life was first hand when she moved to the Czech Republic to continue her master’s degree. Having to manage her move and immigration by herself, she understands how complex the relocation process can be and how many unexpected and hidden difficulties an expatriate can face.

Anna and her team facilitate the onboarding process for all new employees. She works closely with both our clients and their employees to ensure the process is both easy to understand and efficient.

Kim is a Global Mobility Offboarding Consultant at Shield GEO. Kim graduated with a degree in Sociology from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She then went on to achieve a Masters’ in Business Administration from Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan, and later undertook Mandarin Studies at the National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei.

Kim has close to ten years of experience as a remote professional – providing online business support and management for doctors, coaches, and businesses in the US, Canada, France, Hawaii, and Australia. In 2009, she transitioned from a corporate role to the virtual world and has never looked back.

Her love for interacting with people led Kim to pursue a career in sales and marketing before she uncovered her passion for HR at her last corporate job. As an SME, she guides her clients and employees through the difficult process of termination supporting them through every step.

Jacky is a Salesforce Developer at Shield GEO. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Class 1) & Bachelor of Economics (Distinction). He is also working on academic research in organizational behavior and psychology at the University of New South Wales.

As a developer, Jacky works to provide solutions for team members across all departments. He believes that organizational processes must be built to be efficient and forward-thinking to facilitate the company’s daily operations and long-term growth. He enjoys tackling difficult technical problems by seeing them as opportunities to learn.

Julieta is a Subject Matter Expert at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with two majors: Law and Sworn translation. She has previously worked in global mobility roles for IT companies and Big Four consulting firms. You can speak with her in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian.

Julieta was an expatriate for almost five years around the world and has always worked in global mobility and immigration. She started as a protection lawyer for immigrants and refugees for the United Nations. Later in her career, she developed mobility practices for expanding IT companies and consulting firms.

Julieta thrives in multi-cultural environments and loves translating ideas from different languages and business cultures. She learns from clients and tries to share that experience with new accounts. Her experience as an expatriate has taught her to be an active listener to their needs and expectations.

Jamie is our HR Recruitment and Operations Officer at Shield. She graduated from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas with Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has almost seven years of experience working withing recruitment across various corporate industries.

As our HR Recruitment and Operations Officer, Jamie helps in creating and maintaining our inclusive and supportive remote workplace. She’s involved in our hiring process, onboarding new recruits according to our values Grow, Be Human, Own It, and Do the Right Thing.

Angela is our Content Marketing Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing. 

Angela manages our website as well as our monthly content plan. After traveling extensively through Europe and South East Asia, she is passionate about a digital nomad lifestyle and contributing marketing content to help facilitate remote and global mobility for others.

Shruti Sridharan is a Salesforce Certified Developer for Shield GEO. She studied Computer Engineering at SCMS School of Engineering and Technology and has almost five years of experience working on the Salesforce Platform.

She has worked on almost all the facets of the platform which ranges from customizing the Salesforce platform using clicks to advanced coding. She also has a lot of passion for building user Interfaces that catch your attention at first sight.

Apart from all this, she believes that quality weighs more than quantity at all times. She believes people can earn trust only by delivering services with exceptional quality.

Carlo is our Finance Operations Manager at Shield GEO. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila with a degree of Bachelor of Science, Major in Accountancy. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is a member of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).

Carlo joined Shield in 2016 after almost 12 years in a corporate set-up, as well as running his own small accounting firm alongside his wife, Mara. This extensive experience helps Carlo navigate Shield’s internal accounting and financial processes effectively.

Rosalyn is a Customer Success Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Economics and a minor in business administration. She has over five years of experience in payroll and has previously worked in corporate roles within HR and global mobility.

Rosalyn’s interest in global mobility stems from her international upbringing and passion for travel. Having first-hand experience living in different countries, she understands the challenges her clients and their employees face when navigating global mobility.

Rosalyn believes empathy and communication are key to customer experience and satisfaction.  She strives for clear, detailed, and honest communication so that she can effectively assist her clients’ needs.

Ernesto is our Quality Assurance Engineer and Salesforce Admin. He graduated from Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán with a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and has over five years of experience in Information Technology.

As Quality Assurance Engineer, Ernesto is the final checkpoint in all our technology projects. He thoroughly assesses each new development for quality and function and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Helena is our Marketing Intern. She is currently studying Economics and Marketing at the University of Sydney.

Helena assists the Marketing team with research tasks, creating content briefs, and managing our social media accounts.

Carla is a Customer Success Administrator at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology.

Carla supports the Customer Success Team by overseeing all the administrative functions. She has over 10 years of experience in administration and sales and enjoys working in support roles.

Natalie is a Project Manager for Shield. She has a Bachelors’s in Business (HR & IR) and has worked within HR for the last 15 years. She started out as a generalist HR before landing in global mobility which she loved but has since transitioned to more project-related roles.

Natalie is currently working on the Data Privacy Policy and Process within Shield. She is working to meet our global Data Privacy obligations as an organization and updating our current processes to ensure we are compliant.

Claudia is an Accountant and the Financial Reporting Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from the Institute of Accountancy and Administration of Porto (ISCAP) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Administration and she’s a Certified Accountant registered with the Portuguese Order of Certified Accountants (OCC). She has over 15 years of experience in financial and management accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax within small businesses as well as multinational corporations.

As part of our Finance team, Claudia manages Shield’s reporting, payroll, and accounts. She works closely with our local teams to ensure all internal processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Gwen is a Finance Subject Matter Expert at Shield GEO. She graduated from La Sorbonne University in Paris with a Master of Law and she has over 10 years of experience in global mobility. She has previously worked in the Big4 as well as corporate roles within HR, tax, software technology, and global mobility.

Having lived in several countries and being an expatriate herself, Gwen feels connected to the matter and has first-hand experience of the challenges and difficulties her clients may face. This has enhanced her ability to relate to them, ensuring that their needs are always understood and taken care of.

As an SME, Gwen is on hand for complex cases and finalizing the invoicing cycles for offboarding clients and employees.

Martha is a Global Mobility Implementation Consultant at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Entrepreneurship and a Minor in International Business. She has over 8 years of experience in HR and has previously worked in corporate roles within HR.

Martha has been an international expatriate herself, living and working in the United States while going to university, so she has experienced first-hand the challenges and difficulties her clients face. From her past professional experiences in HR, she has realized her passion for people and has developed a sincere interest in a career in global mobility. Martha is an empathetic person who can put herself into her client’s shoes, understand their needs and offer a high level of customer service.

Bonani is one of our Global Mobility Implementation Consultants at Shield GEO. She graduated from Teesside University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Business Studies. She has over six years of global mobility experience working in professional services, relocation management, and FMCG.

Bonani uses the lessons she’s learned from her own personal relocation experience combined with her professional knowledge to relate to her clients and help them navigate the complexities of international employment.

Noelle is a Global Mobility Subject Matter Expert at Shield GEO. She has over 15 years of experience in global mobility. She has previously worked with cross-industry multinationals and in Big Four consulting, within HR, global mobility, and reward.

Noelle has been an expat and international assignee, traveled extensively, and lived and worked in South Africa, the UK, and Australia. She started her career in South Africa where as part of a financial, HR, and business administration manager role, she had an introduction to international recruitment involving relocation and immigration. On relocating to the UK, Noelle worked with a global FMCG company in generalist HR where she was also offered a secondment within international assignments. Noelle’s work experience has remained focussed in this line with subsequent senior international HR and global mobility roles.

Noelle’s extensive experience allows for patience and understanding in managing her client’s expatriate and offboarding requirements and the ability to offer viable solutions in complex international employment situations.

Richard is a Consultant and Content Writer at Shield GEO.  He holds a Juris Doctor Degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Global mobility is a natural fit for Richard’s background, having lived and worked in four different countries in South America and Asia.  He draws upon his professional skills and international experience to write articles for Shield GEO that cover current topics in employment law, immigration, human resources, and intellectual property.

He consults with Shield management on the legal and compliance issues facing our clients who need efficient employment solutions in foreign markets.

Sanchi is an Operations Administrator at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Delhi, India with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies.

As part of our Operations Team, Sanchi assists with various administrative projects across the departments. She promotes clear communication and active interactions within and outside the workplace. She is passionate about learning new things.

Yee-Min is an Accountant at Shield GEO. She graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Business (major in Accountancy). She is a member of CPA Australia and has extensive experience with tax (mainly personal tax), global mobility, and payroll. She has worked in professional firms such as PWC, EY, BDO, and multinational companies focusing on human resources and global mobility.

Yee-Min has spent most of her career working closely with expatriates, focusing on tax reporting, advisory, and compliance. She has also been a part of several global mobility teams in multinational companies. She has vast experience assisting expatriates with remuneration/compensation packages, and payroll matters.

Yee-Min utilizes this extensive knowledge of global mobility and accountancy to support her clients through their monthly invoice cycles.

Eileen is a Global Mobility Implementation Consultant. She graduated from Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland with a BA Degree in Legal Studies. She has eight years of combined experience in global mobility, project management, and HR.

Having lived in Australia as an expat for eight years, Eileen understands the various challenges and difficulties her clients can face. Working in global mobility, Eileen discovered her joy in working with clients and employees that are positioned all over the world assisting them to resolve challenges that are unique to their businesses and local market.

As an Implementation Consultant, Eileen is there to guide her clients and their employees through their entire onboarding process. Through her flexible approach, she is able to adapt to all queries that come her way.

Marilu is a Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, she has previously worked in accounting and marketing roles in Chicago, IL.

Marilu loves to meet people from different backgrounds and be exposed to their cultures. She has traveled extensively for leisure, having taken her first solo trip in 2016 to explore South East Asia, live in Playa del Carmen, Mexico for a year, and most recently a 3-month stretch in Spain while working for Shield GEO. Marilu strongly believes that these experiences have taught her the skills she needs to work in an international environment and aspires to serve her clients with empathy and understanding.

Jessica is an Accountant at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of the Philippines (Mindanao) with a degree in Applied Mathematics.

Jessica is Shield’s longest-standing team member. She has filled multiple different support roles across the operations teams and is currently working as an Accountant in the Finance Team.

Karla is an Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris with a Diploma of Chef de Cuisine and from IESA with a Diploma in Operations Management.

Having learned different languages from a very young age and traveling frequently, Karla always knew she wanted to do something that would expose her to different cultures. Her first-hand experience living as an expatriate across various countries led her to pursue roles in Global Mobility.

As an Account Manager, Karla strongly believes that having empathy and honest active communication with the clients and teammates is what gives peace of mind and creates the best customer experience.

Alan is a Global Mobility Account Manager. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Communication.

Alan loves connecting with people, and has always pursued service roles throughout his career. At Shield, he pasionately supports our clients and their employees, ensuring the process of international hiring is an enjoyable one.

Jay is one of our Implementation Consultants at Shield. She began her career in global mobility through a higher apprentice program at one of the Big 4 firms where she worked in the expatriate tax team and studied towards ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians in the UK). From there, Jay lived and worked in Bali as an expat herself before joining another Big 4 firm within the expatriate advisory team.

Jay constantly pulls from this experience (both professional and personal) in her role as an Implementation Consultant, where she supports her clients and their employees through the onboarding process. She is there to answer any questions, provide all the correct documentation and overall be a helping hand through an often complex time.

Eliz is an Accountant at Shield GEO. She graduated from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. She is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Eliz has over 11 years of work experience.

As an Accountant, Eliz always strives to deliver timely, efficient and reliable service. She is diligent and detail-oriented. She actively seeks ways to be more helpful to her team and to the company.

Kenia is an Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from Ave Maria University-Latin American Campus with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Labor Law by Universidad Centroamericana UCA and two Google Certifications on Digital Marketing and Google Analytics.

Kenia has over six years of experience in administration and marketing. She has previously worked in large industrial companies in the compensations and benefits department, later as an entrepreneur, and has also developed several social projects in Nicaragua.

Having studied at a multicultural and diverse university, and traveling from a young age, Kenia learned of the importance of empathy and effective communication skills. She likes to support her clients through honest communication and objective thinking.

Laui is a Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has over four years of experience in global mobility working in both administrative and relocation service support roles. Apart from global mobility, Laui has high-level experience in compliance and client screening.

Having exposure to diverse cultural backgrounds and working with amazing colleagues internationally, she developed a love for the industry. As an Account Manager, Laui functions with empathy, viewing customer service as not only providing help when asked but also anticipating and fulfilling needs ahead of time.

Mara is an Accountant at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila with a degree in Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Accountancy. She has over 8 years of experience in general accounting and 4 years of experience as an offshore XERO bookkeeper for small and medium businesses.

Being part of the Finance Team at Shield GEO, Mara recognizes the importance of timeliness and accuracy in her outputs.

Mara is an efficient and hard worker who constantly seeks to improve herself in order to produce quality work that is able to benefit her clients. 

Lydia is an Accountant at Shield GEO. She graduated from the Singapore Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours). She has previously worked in corporate roles within the Finance and Banking industry.

Lydia takes pride in her work and seeks out opportunities for responsibility and high-priority tasks. As an Accountant, she assists her team through the monthly invoicing and payments cycles. She always takes a proactive approach to ensure maximum efficiency when it comes to problem solving.

Min is a Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield GEO.  She graduated from De La Salle University – College of St. Benilde with a Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources Major. Min has over five years of experience in onboarding processes, four years of experience in administration, as well as some experience in employment screening.  She has previously worked in HR shared services for a global financial company and has also worked for a petroleum company.

As an Account Manager, she works tirelessly to ensure any questions and concerns are dealt with and informs her clients of any new country updates when they occur. Min ensures she performs with high standards and believes honesty and integrity are important in all aspects of work.

Dei is one of the Accountants working in our Finance Operations Team. She graduated from the University of the City of Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, with Latin honors. She is a Certified Public Accountant with over 14 experience in the field.

As part of the operations team, Dei is involved with maintaining the monthly payroll and invoice cycle for our clients. She works closely with our local teams to ensure continued compliance for all our clients and sticks to strict deadlines to ensure all employees are paid on time every single month.

Rhonda is a Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota with a Masters of Human Resource Management. She has previously worked in higher education and corporate healthcare management.

Rhonda enjoys the opportunity to work with clients and employees that are positioned all over the world, each facing and taking on challenges that are unique to their businesses and local market. She is a people person who excels at problem-solving and provides excellent service for her clients, regardless of the situations or difficulties they encounter.

Melody is an Accountant at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of the City of Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. She is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Melody has over 13 years of experience. She has previously worked as an external auditor at SGV (EY Philippines) and a Senior Manager in PwC Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Manila.

Melody had a chance to work internationally as she was sent to EY Hongkong for six months and helped the Asset Management group. While employed in PwC SDC, she was sent on a short-term assignment in PwC Perth, Australia where she worked as part of the Assurance Services Group and as an ambassador to promote services of PwC SDC Manila.

These experiences help Melody to understand first-hand the complexities of international business. She uses this knowledge and her detail-orientated work style to manage Shield accounts and work through the monthly invoicing period efficiently and accurately.

Grace is a Finance Associate at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of the City of Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and has since acquired over six years of experience in finance and three years in sales.

Grace’s experience includes working as an Administrative Coordinator for a bookkeeping services company based in Perth, Australia. This move overseas grew her understanding and interest in remote work.

Being part of the Finance Team at Shield GEO, Grace recognizes the importance of timeliness and accuracy in everything she does. She is optimistic, dependable, and detail-oriented. She believes that empathy and active listening are the keys to understanding client needs.

Andrea is a Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies.

Andrea’s path to global mobility began with internship and study abroad experiences in Argentina and Hong Kong. Upon returning to the United States, she was eager to help others interested in going overseas too. After graduation, Andrea worked in Washington, D.C., welcoming international leaders through the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program.

As an Account Manager, Andrea thrives on making her client’s days a little easier and aims to offer the highest quality of support and solutions.

Kerri is a Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management. She has previously worked in extensive customer service roles within the financial services industry.

Having relocated many times throughout her life, Kerri understands the adaptability and cultural intelligence that is key to the global employment industry. With empathy and understanding at the forefront of her mind, Kerri enjoys connecting and building relationships with her clients and their employees.

Kerri understands the stressful nature of issues arising while working outside of the home country and limits client and employee stress levels by being proactive and keeping everyone informed of all steps along the way.

Priyanka is a Finance Associate at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Mumbai with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance. She has over three years of experience as an Assistant Accountant in Mumbai. She has previously worked in corporate roles within HR and administration.

Priyanka assists the Shield Accountants with finance and accounts tasks, maintaining the efficient invoicing cycle for our clients.

Sibusisiwe is a Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield GEO. She graduated from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) with a Bachelor of Commerce, Honour’s Degree in Finance, and was Top Qualifying Affiliate March 2017 in Zimbabwe for the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). Sibusisiwe is a full member of the Institute of Credit Management of South Africa (ICM) and the Institute of Bankers of South Africa AIB (SA). She is a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow who has certification in Business and Entrepreneurship focused on Social Entrepreneurship and Development Finance attained from the University of Notre Dame in the United States of America.

As an Account Manager, Sibusisiwe always aims to deliver more than what is expected. She works efficiently to achieve her client’s needs while supporting her team.

Moumita is one of our Finance Associates at Shield GEO. She graduated from the University of Calcutta, India with a Master of Commerce in Accountancy. Moumita has over seven years of experience in Audit and Assurance.

After working remotely with teams and clients all over the US and Canada for a considerable time span, she started acknowledging the benefits of remote work became a remote work advocate. As a Finance Associate, Moumita helps to maintain the invoicing and payroll processes for our clients.

Karolina is one of our Global Mobility Account Manager at Shield. She graduated from La Consolacion College Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management majoring in International Culinary Arts. After years of client services roles across various industries, Karolina joined global mobility nearly two years ago.

As an Account Manager, Karolina works with our local teams to source answers, manages various internal admin tasks, and supports the monthly payroll cycle.

Joyce is one of Shield GEO’s Finance Associates. She graduated from the University of the City of Manila with a Bachelor of Finance and Treasury Management and has five years combined experience in local bank loans operations and corporate finance operations.

As a Finance Associate, Joyce is responsible for handling invoices and payslips as well as providing general support for the Finance Team at large.

Conchi is one of our Global Mobility Associates. She graduated from the University of Seville with a Bachelor in Employment Law and Masters in HR. Conchi is also fluent in English and Spanish.

After years of working across various sectors in client-facing roles, Conchi first moved to global HR five years ago and has continued to develop her interest in global mobility ever since.

As an associate, Conchi assists our Account Managers in supporting our clients. She helps update information, answer any questions and support the monthly invoice cycle.

Jessica is one of our Global Mobility Associates at Shield. She graduated from Colorado State University Pueblo with a Bachelors in Exercise Science. She then went overseas to earn her Master in Business Administration at Cardiff School of Business where she worked on her dissertation covering expatriate retention. She finds joy in getting to know people from all types of backgrounds and wants to continue to learn about different cultures throughout her life.

Jessica assists our Account Managers in their support of our clients and their employees. She’s there to source answers to questions, file monthly expenses and maintain the ongoing relationship.

Serkan is one of our Global Mobility Associates. He graduated from Balikesir University in Turkey with an Associate Degree in Marketing. Soon after graduating, Serkan went to the UK to improve his English and stayed for two years. This experience ignited his interest in global mobility where he worked for over 10 years before permanently relocating to the UK in 2019.

As an Associate, Serkan works closely with the Account Managers and assists them with cases, invoicing, payslips, employment contracts, and work permit renewals.