Global Expansion and Connecting Cultures

In this episode, Actualize Consulting’s COO Kerry Wekelo, Director Paul Baram, and Senior Manager Martin Santiago discuss Actualize Consulting’s international expansion, the cultural and professional differences between countries (and even regions), and the importance of connecting everyone through company culture.

Listen to learn more about:

-        Understanding the cultural aspects of each region

-        Integrating new teams with established teams

-        Utilizing company culture as a connector    

About Paul Baram

-        Paul is Director of Actualize Consulting’s UK office and their Treasury and Capital Markets projects. His 20 plus years of experience include international project management, business requirements, system design, treasury system implementation, testing and managing project execution. Paul specializes in Corporate Treasury overall solution architecture, and business process design. He holds a MSc. in Surface Chemistry from the University of Bristol.

-        Email: [email protected]

About Kerry Wekelo

-       Kerry is Chief Operating Officer at Actualize Consulting. Her book and program, Culture Infusion: 9 Principles for Creating and Maintaining a Thriving Organizational Culture and latest book Gratitude Infusion, are the impetus behind Actualize Consulting being named Top Company Culture by Entrepreneur Magazine, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, and Great Place to Work-Certified. In her leadership, Kerry blends her experiences as a consultant, executive coach, award-winning author, mindfulness expert, and entrepreneur. Kerry has been featured on ABC, NBC, NPR, The New York Times, Thrive Global, SHRM, Inc., and Forbes.

-       Email: [email protected]

About Martin Santiago

-        Martin is a Senior Manager of Actualize Consulting’s Treasury and Capital Markets LATAM office. He is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of global management experience. His expertise includes treasury, corporate finance, cash management, and TMS implementation. Martin is a results-oriented and team-oriented leader with a continuous improvement approach, with a focus on minimizing costs, maximizing process efficiencies, and adding value to companies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad Panamericana.

-        Email: [email protected]

Thanks for listening to this episode of the Actualizing Success Podcast! We hope you enjoyed the discussion and come back for more. In the meantime, don’t forget to rate this episode and leave a review to let us know how you like it. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Wekelo.

More Info:

Website: www.actualizeconsulting.com

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