​The Certificate in Global Benefits Management 2023 - Chicago | International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) | 24 July 2023 | Fairmont Chicago - Millennium Park, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

This events provides the comprehensive knowledge needed to administer and manage a global benefits program. Employers that work globally must learn to navigate the increasingly complex challenges of international benefits and cultural expectations. Learn from global industry experts while you earn this events.

​Benefits of Attending:

• Gain a thorough education in the critical areas of global benefits management.
• Receive intensive training over 4½ days of instruction, allowing you to complete the certificate program in one trip.
• Obtain a solid foundation in international benefits and an enhanced understanding of the differences in benefit packages offered around the world.

Who Should Attend?

Program curriculum is designed to provide the critical educational building blocks for professionals working in benefits, compensation and/or human resources who have recently assumed responsibility for global benefits; professionals currently working internationally who are interested in expanding their global knowledge base; and individuals working for organizations providing global benefit services to multinational employers.

2023 Speakers

INSTRUCTORS:

Stephen G. Barry
Director, Strategic Relationships and Global Solutions, Voya Financial©, Chicago, Illinois

Edward I. Cha
Senior Vice President, Regional Managing Director, Midwest and Global Practice Leader , Newfront Insurance, Inc., San Mateo, California | Peoria, Illinois

Regina Chu
Head of Benefits Advisory Services, Asia and Australasia, Integrated and Global Solutions Practice, Willis Towers Watson, Irvine, California

Nicholas C. Dobelbower, Ph.D., Dip.IEB, CEBS GPHR
Senior Vice President, Director, Global Benefits Practice, Lockton Companies, Washington, D.C.

Wil J. Gaitan, ASA, CCP, EA, FCA, MAAA
Global Benefits Consulting Practice Leader, HUB International Limited, Houston, Texas

Edward B. Gow, GBA
Vice President
Global Benefits and Director of Client Experience, Account Executive, Newfront Insurance, Inc. , San Mateo, California

Eduardo M. Jáuregui Morales
Global Consultant Partner and Latin America Multinational Clients Segment Leader , Mercer, Tampa Bay, Florida

Jison Kim
Director
Global Services and Solutions, Willis Towers Watson, Chicago, Illinois

Allen C. Koski, CEBS
President and Chief Innovation Officer , Insured Nomads, Wilmington, Delaware

Melissa L. Ruchhoeft, J.D.
Vice President and Senior Consultant and Intellectual Capital Lead, Global Benefits Practice, Lockton Companies, Kansas City, Missouri

Miguel Santos, CCP, GRP
Global Benefits Practice Director, HUB International Limited , Chicago, Illinois

Hongyu (Warren) Zhao, FSA
Associate Director, Global Services and Solutions, Willis Towers Watson, San Francisco, California

SPEAKERS:

Damian Lipani
Health Client Leader, Alight Solutions

Melissa L. ruchhoeft
Vice President and Senio Technical Consulting Lead, Global Benefits Practice Lockton Companies

Stephan G. Barry
Director, Strategic Relationships and Global Solutions Voya Financial

Edward I Cha
Senior Vice President, Regional Managing Director, Midwest and Global Practice Leader New Front Insurance, Inc

Bert D. Defever
Principal, Multinational Client, Group, Mercer

Madeline Fawcett
Associate Director, Integretade and Global Solutions, WTW

Wilfredo J. Gaitan
Global Benefits Consultin, Practice Leader and Consulting Actuary, HUB International

Eduardo M. Jauregui Morales
Global Consultant Partner and Latin America Multinational, Client Group Leader, Mercer

Jennifer Johnson
Vice President, Senior Consultant, Global Partnership and Wellbeing Lockton Companies