Beyond the Move: The Human Side of Global Mobility
International assignments are about far more than immigration, home search and logistics. While these services remain essential, research and experience consistently show that the long-term success of an international assignment is often determined by how well expatriates and their families adapt to their new environment.
Cross-cultural understanding, spouse and family integration, community connections and ongoing support all play a vital role in ensuring employees become productive, engaged and committed to their assignment.
The inaugural ATMA Malaysia Leadership Forum brings together relocation professionals, global mobility specialists, HR leaders, destination service providers and industry experts to explore how we can better support internationally mobile employees and their families.
Our goal is simple: to encourage collaboration, share best practices and improve the overall assignment experience in Malaysia.
Featured Keynote Speaker
Marie Tseng
Cross-Cultural Expert | Executive Coach | Author
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-tseng/
Marie Tseng is one of Malaysia's leading cross-cultural specialists, with extensive experience helping multinational organisations, expatriates and their families successfully adapt to life and work in Malaysia.
Drawing on insights from her newly released book and years of practical experience, Marie will share how cultural intelligence, family support and effective integration contribute directly to successful international assignments.
Leadership Panel Discussion : Creating Successful International Assignments
A discussion exploring:
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The evolving expectations of expatriates
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Why family integration matters
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The changing role of destination service providers
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How organisations can better support globally mobile employees
Speakers:
Avrom Goldberg
Senior Vice President APAC
Weichert Workforce Mobility
https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrom-goldberg-0b223211/
John Preston
Managing Director
Intermovers (Malaysia), Group CEO, DSP Relocations Asia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-preston-78941b1a/
Ella Onn
Global Mobility Steering – Policy & Vendor Management
BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-onn-764aa020/
Laurelle Sebastian
Global Mobility Specialist
Baker Hughes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelle-sebastian/
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Venue: WIP @ Marc Residences,
No. 3, Jalan Pinang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
https://www.souledoutgroup.com.my/wip/marc-residence
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UWpbLwS6fgF7X2M19
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