Global Benefits Management at REBA Congress
This year, we've put together a global benefits stream to support multinational benefits leaders with the many challenges they face. Featuring networking and knowledge exchange, case studies, an opening keynote interview, workshops, demonstrations, speaker sessions and a comprehensive exhibition, it promises to be an invaluable day of inspiration and information for you.
The opportunities to do things differently have never been greater than now - we're excited about what the future holds! Here's a taste of what to expect on the topic of global (multinational) benefits management on 18 June...
Discover the REBA Congress Global Lounge in association with Howden
Kickstart your day by connecting with peers who truly understand the complexity of managing global benefits in a facilitated meet and greet designed to spark meaningful conversations and create new connections.
With four dedicated networking zones covering Europe, APAC, the Middle East & Africa, and the Americas, you'll dive straight into the regional challenges that matter most to you. Expect fresh perspectives, shared insights and real, valuable connections - all before the main programme begins.
This is an exclusive, bookable breakfast session where spaces are limited, so reserve your place as soon as bookings open and make the most of this new networking experience at this year’s REBA Congress.
Discussions will be facilitated by senior reward and benefits leaders with multinational responsibility:
Europe networking zone
Matthias Hembold, VP Global Risk Benefits, Health & Wellbeing, DHL
Doreen Bos, Senior Manager Benefits, Recognition & Wellbeing, EPDM, The Kraft Heinz Company
APAC networking zone
Sandra Cooney, VP Global Benefits, Take-Two International
Rozina Joseph, Senior Director Global Benefits, Comcast Corporation
Middle East & Africa networking zone
Karen Sancto, Global Wellbeing Benefits Manager, Microsoft
Debs Hollands, Head of Compensation and Benefits, HFW
Americas networking zone
Lisa Boardman, Reward Manager, Edrington
Fabio Mazetti, Global Senior Benefits Manager, Philip Morris International
After the global networking breakfast, carry the momentum straight into the global benefits keynote at 09:15:
Jo Rees and Dr Amanda Bunten from GSK join us for a candid executive interview on the realities of transformation in progress, bringing to life their journey towards an AI-enabled global reward and benefits experience. A powerful way to set the tone for the day ahead.
Keynote interview
Connect with providers who understand the complexity and challenges of managing global benefits
The REBA Congress exhibition is your hub for sourcing specialists who can put your global benefits strategy into action, from global benefits platforms powered by the latest technology and AI, to leading consultants and brokers, the exhibition has dozens of specialist providers for you to talk to.
Global benefits sessions in the conference
How AVEVA manages prevention at scale: What works (and what doesn't) in complex global organisations
Gethin Nadin, Chief Innovation Officer, Benifex & Emma Govus, Global Health, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Director, AVEVA
This evidence-led case study session draws on peer-reviewed research and real-world experience to challenge how ROI is measured, revealing the predictable curve from engagement to stabilisation to cost avoidance.
Driving global workforce sustainability with Ferring Pharmaceuticals: Leveraging family-building and hormonal health support as strategic levers
Sandy Christiansen, Sr. Manager, Global Clinical Ops (EMEA), Carrot & Julia Hoover, Global SVP Reproductive Medicine, Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Hear practical lessons and insights from rolling out a comprehensive global benefits programme at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and discover how organisations can align fertility, family-building and hormonal health initiatives with their broader workforce strategy.
Simplifying global benefits management: Practical routes from local to global
Sarah Dennis, Head of International, Everywhen
With mid-market organisations and budgets in mind, this session explores how to cut complexity and cost when managing benefits across multiple countries. Learn how to determine the right balance of global, regional and local approaches and implement practical solutions that deliver faster, measurable value.
From runaway costs to clear pathways: building your AI-first preventative health plan (invitation-only workshop)
Sebastian Fallert, Co-Founder and CEO, Ben
Work through a structured framework to build an AI-first preventative health plan, including what a 3, 6 and 12 month roadmap could look like for your organisation, leaving with something concrete to take back to your team.
Before you scale AI, fix the foundations: what AI will expose in your global benefits strategy (invitation-only workshop)
Gethin Nadin & Patrick O'Flaherty, Benifex
Drawing on global research and large-scale enrolment data, this workshop challenges benefits leaders to pause, diagnose and fix the fundamentals before scaling existing problems at speed.
Leveraging AI and digital tools to deliver global women's and family health support (invitation-only workshop)
Grace Conway & Carolina Garcia, Maven Clinic
As global family-building norms, access and regulations continue to shift, benefits leaders are under pressure to deliver inclusive women's and family health support that delivers outcomes. Explore how a connected care model can help close the gaps.
Share experiences and challenges with peers in facilitated networking exchanges
As well as the Global Lounge in association with Howden, the agenda offers fantastic opportunities to talk with peers in the same boat as you. Managing multinational benefits is full of complex challenges and we've heard you telling us how important exchanging experiences with like-minded professionals is. So on 18 June you can join either vendor-free facilitated discussions about global benefits design or case study roundtables on implementing a global benefits platform, defining and creating global minimum standards, and managing rising healthcare costs.
Your discussion hosts:
Michaela O'Reilly, Deputy Head of Reward, Ocorian
Paul Craven, Director, Total Rewards, Cloudpay
Your case study roundtables
Reiko Kubota, Head of Global Benefits, Fidelity International
Lisa Boardman, Reward Manager, Edrington
Fabio Mazetti, Global Senior Benefits Manager, Philip Morris International
Richard Caddis, Chief Medical Officer, Rolls Royce