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About me & my work

I founded Martin A. Gbenplay Relocation Consulting to offer the kind of support I once needed myself — steady, proactive, and genuinely human.

Relocation is more than a project to manage. It’s a life transition that affects routines, confidence, identity, and family life. My role is to support people through that change with clarity, structure, and care.

How I work

  • Supporting individuals, partners, and families during international moves

  • Partnering with relocation agencies and global mobility teams

  • Navigating transitions where both logistics and people matter

 

What shapes my approach

  • Lived global mobility experience as a spouse and parent

  • 20+ years in senior corporate Biz Development roles

  • Structured change management practitioner

 

"Relocation succeeds when structure and human support move together."

Today, based in Germany, I work as an independent relocation and change management consultant supporting organisations and families through international transitions.

Want to know more about my background?

My purpose is to strengthen the human side of global mobility — ensuring no one has to navigate relocation alone.

My mission is to act as a trusted partner to global mobility functions — supporting employees, partners, and families so assignments start well, stabilise faster, and deliver long-term value.

Why this Matters in Global Mobility

Relocation has shaped my professional focus as much as any formal role. As a spouse following an international career and a parent to three children who have navigated multiple international moves, I’ve experienced first-hand how relocation impacts identity, confidence, and family wellbeing — factors that directly influence assignment stability and performance.

 

Relocation outcomes are rarely determined by capability alone. They are shaped by preparation, timing, and the level of support provided to both the employee and their family.

My professional background combines senior corporate experience with direct relocation delivery, including work with assignees and families in highly competitive markets. This has given me a clear understanding of where assignments most often struggle — and where early, targeted support makes the greatest impact.

Relocation doesn’t fail because people are incapable — it struggles when preparation and support are insufficient.

Today, I work as an independent relocation consultant supporting global mobility teams and relocation partners with dependable delivery and human-centred insight. My aim is to help organisations create relocation experiences that are not only compliant and efficient, but also sustainable for the people involved.

My mission is to act as a trusted partner to global mobility functions — supporting employees, partners, and families so assignments start well, stabilise faster, and deliver long-term value.

Key Strenghts

A rare combination of lived global mobility, corporate leadership, and structured change management.

🌍 Lived Global Mobility
30 years of international relocation experience across Europe & Australia

🏢 Corporate Leadership
20+ years in senior sales & business development roles (HP, EVRY, Atea)

 

🏠 Relocation Delivery
Hands-on consultant experience with SIRVA — home search, school search, settling-in

 

🧭 Structured Change
Prosci® Certified Change Management Practitioner

 

🤝 Human-Centred Approach
Calm, reliable, proactive support grounded in empathy and trust

How I work

How I Work — The M.A.G. Method

A structured, human approach to relocation — supporting people and delivering confidence to organisations.

 

MOVE
Create clarity from the start: aligned expectations, clear communication, and calm preparation for families and stakeholders.

 

ADAPT
Stay close during transition: hands-on, responsive support that builds trust, reduces friction, and addresses issues early.

 

GROW
Focus on lasting outcomes: stability, integration, and wellbeing for families — and sustainable, successful assignments for organisations.

My Services

  • Relocation & Destination Services: orientation, home search, school support, settling-in, household/administrative support
     

  • Transition & Adaptation Support: using Prosci’s ADKAR/PCT methodologies to help assignees navigate emotional and practical phases of relocation

  • Stabilization & Aftercare: proactive check-ins to reduce stress, reinforce resilience, and maintain assignment stability

Let’s Work Together

Frankfurt Metropolitan Region

Tel: +49 (0) 172-723-7434

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