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Icons of Relocation

Business EN ↓ 35 episodes

Welcome to Icons of Relocation, hosted by Vanessa Szmagara. In this podcast we aim to provide you with expertise, knowledge and industry insights from professionals in the global mobility and relocation industry. We will cover a host of topics relating to relocation and global mobility with guests from around the world, offering a unique perspective from their region. If you enjoy our podcast you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter. Or, for more information, please head to our website.

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Once upon a time in relocation.... with guest Iain Crichton 04.08.2022 32:50

In this episode host Simon Johnston speaks to industry legend Iain Crichton about how the industry has evolved through the ages, and what it was like as a young assignee moving to Singapore and India in the 70's.

School's out for summer, with guest Caroline Breeds 21.07.2022 19:27

In this episode of our podcast Simon Johnston speaks to Caroline Breeds of ACS Cobham about the relocation process when it comes to enrolling your children in a new school and the international schooling programs available in the UK.

Should I stay or should I go? With guest Matthew Salvidge 07.07.2022 21:20

In this week's episode Simon Johnston talks to Matthew Salvidge from Savills estate agents about what's happening in the UK housing market right now, and what his predictions are for the future.

Are you 'feeling' Hungary? With guest Stuart McAllister 23.06.2022 34:59

This week host Simon Johnston talks to guest expat Stuart McAllister from Inter Relocation in Budapest, Hungary. Together they discuss the impact Stuart is seeing on the relocation industry in Eastern Europe from the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Relocating to Paris: The big picture, with guest Jeremy Berthoux 26.05.2022 15:59

This week Simon Johnston speaks to Jeremy Berthoux, President of Home Conseil Relocation, about the Paris housing market, Brexit and the continuing relationship between France and the UK. Jeremy tells us why it's not quite "Emily in Paris" and how fast paced the housing market is now.

Pivot: Technology at its best, with guest Lynn Greenberg 12.05.2022 12:48

Lynn Greenberg is the founder and CEO of PIVT App, an app that has been specifically produced to aid assignees in the settling in process. As a former assignee herself, Lynn relocated from New York to London and found that building a life in her new location could use a little help!

Putting the 'D' in Data, with Shaun Flanagan 28.04.2022 18:56

Icon Relocation are industry leaders in data for the global mobility sector. In this episode Simon Johnston talks to Icon Relocation Digital Director Shaun Flanagan about the importance of data, why we collect it and how it helps save clients time and money.

Looking at relocation through political eyes, with guest Lembit Opik 21.04.2022 9:32

This week Simon Johnston speaks to ex-politician and relocation ambassador Lembit Opik about the political elements of relocation. The big questions: does the Government understand the value that the relocation industry brings to the UK?

The impact of the housing market on relocation, with Becca Gunn 14.04.2022 22:22

Following on from last week's episode with Matthew Salvidge from Savills estate agents, Simon Johnston discusses the impact of the evolving housing market with relocation professional Becca Gunn. Becca explains the difficulties companies relocating their employees are facing due to the reduced stock and the solutions Icon Relocation have put in place to ensure a smooth relocation for the assignee.

The UK rental market, with guest Matthew Salvidge 07.04.2022 25:36

In our first episode, Simon Johnston CEO of Icon Relocation talks to Matthew Salvidge from Savills Estate agents. Matthew joined Savills in January 2012 and runs a team who generate quality applicants for Savills by helping with relocation activity for multinational firms and their relocation agents. Matthew has worked in the corporate relocation industry since 2006 so was able to share great insi...