ABOUT US
We Are The Expat Experts
Expat Advising is founded on 35+ years of expat experience, academic research, and data, identifying a gap in the expat industry to address the many challenges that come with global assignments and relocations.
We are here for companies expatriating/repatriating employees, governments building a robust talent pipeline, academic institutions developing future leaders, young professionals considering an international career, seasoned expats/repats and their families.
With our in-depth knowledge and actionable solutions, our comprehensive suite of services and products delivers impactful strategies ensuring the success of all involved in the expat experience.
Vision
To be the preferred partner of governments, companies, academic institutions, expats and their families for successful expatriations and repatriations, by disrupting the expat industry with a holistic approach to global assignments.
Mission
With knowledge, tools and resources backed by experience, research and AI, we empower governments, companies, academic institutions, expats and their families to succeed in global expatriations and repatriations.
Values
Clients first
ROI driven
Honesty
Data obsessed
Kia Holm Reimer
Founding Partner
40 over 40 Singapore Entrepreneur
WHY EXPAT ADVISING
Over ten years as an expat has exposed me to the highs and lows of expat life. An absolute low resulted in Expat Advising.
When writing a book about why I ended up in a low, researching, doing confidential interviews with companies, and from countless conversations with expats, I identified the solutions to make expatriations a success.
I am proud to see that Expat Advising´s solutions are making a difference in the expat industry and that we, with our holistic approach, are empowering expats and families, companies, and organizations to advance with expatriation.
GROWTH
At launch, Expat Advising was just me advising companies as an external consultant. Now, we are a team of experts who have developed products and services that allow us to scale and help many more companies, governments, academic institutions, expats, and their families.
SPEAKING
I am honest when I give a keynote or when invited to a panel. And whenever I do, I see nodding heads from fellow expats and people working in the expat industry. It is a conscious decision to not wrap things up in stats and numbers (depending on the specs) but to speak it like it is. Being candid is my thing.
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BEFORE EXPAT ADVISING:
I have been an entrepreneur throughout my expat life. My former background is in sales and marketing. I hold a Master in Business Administration (MBA).
ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I am Danish, married, have two third-culture children, and have lived in Denmark, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, France, and Singapore. I am a keen runner and despite being the oldie, I still take home some wins.
“Change is a threat when done to me, but an opportunity when done by me”
Harvard Prof. Rosabeth Moss Canter
HOW TO REACH ME:
Book a meeting or invite me for a run here:
Mail: Kia@expatadvising.com
LinkedIn: Kia Reimer
I regularly post views, insights & industry news about expatriation and repatriation.
Our Leadership
Kia Holm Reimer
Founding Partner
Award-winning Entrepreneur with Expat Advising
Drawing from over a decade as an expat, Kia has navigated the highs and lows. An absolute low prompted Kia to write a book and delve into research and interviews to reveal why expatriations fail. Identifying the solution, she envisioned changing the expat industry with Expat Advising.
Kia has been an entrepreneur throughout her expat life. Her former work experience is in sales and marketing. She holds a Master's in Business Administration.
Kia is Danish, married, has two third-culture children, and has lived in Denmark, France, UAE, Singapore. She is a keen runner and despite being in her late forties, she still takes home some wins.
Neha Thakkar
Executive Director
Harvard Mason Fellow
WHY EXPAT ADVISING?
Neha is a seasoned global citizen - she has visited all seven continents, lived and worked in four of them. With over 20 years as an expat professional, she has navigated the different stages and phases of expatriation, gaining insights from accomplishments and learning from errors.
Neha has applied her policy expertise with international organizations of global influence across public, private, academic sectors - including Harvard University, Meta, UNICEF, ICRC, Al Jazeera, Eurovision, INSEAD, and the Singapore government. She holds a Master's degree from Harvard University, where she was recognized for her excellence.
Neha is Singaporean. She has lived in the USA, France, Switzerland, UAE, Qatar, India, Singapore, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu.
What People Say
“It comes from the heart!
Kia has a special ability to enchant her audience. With her solid professional experience, immense passion and personal story, she manages to frame and explain millions of undefined thoughts and difficult material. By being her authentic self Kia build trust, and quickly earn respect and integrity from her audiences.”
Iben
9 years as an expat spouse
"Kia Reimer is a highly principled and trusted advisor to her clients. She is diligent and creative. Whilst she plays strictly by the book, this does not prevent her recommendation of innovative solutions. I have dealt with other advisors previously and been frustrated by their tendency to sit on the fence. Kia gives you all the experience and presents it in a cogent and dispassionate way, which nevertheless facilitates the client making a decision without the sweat and butterflies in the stomach! Having worked with Kia from Expat Advising for some time now, I have been very impressed with her commitment to providing a genuinely superior level of customer service. She is clearly dedicated to what she does. Without hesitation, I’d happily recommend Expat advising”.
Stine Møllebro
Author of “Successful Repatriation” Kom godt hjem