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RENE STEGMANN , MBA ( STRATEGIC MARKETING )
Thesis on Hurdles and Costs Relating to Expats in Africa ( 2000 ); Qualified as a Global Mobility Specialist ( GMS ). René has been running Relocation Africa since 1993 and has delivered a diverse portfolio of programs and services regarding migration to the African continent . Relocation Africa ’ s services now include Research ( surveys ) and International payroll / payment management services for African countries . René also provides HR consultation services to corporates investing into Africa . As a SARA member , René contributes to the local Remuneration Industry as well as infusing the ERC with some African exposure . Relocation Africa is a proud member of TIRA and she was elected as Vice President of the association ( 2016 ). Her company holds many prestigious awards and René was recognized for her valuable contribution to the MI Group ’ s Worldwide Partner Network International Advisory Council ( 2014 / 15 ). René and her family lives in Cape Town where she and her husband ( Andrew ) work together . Her undying love for what she does can be seen in every aspect of how Relocation Africa conducts business
LAUREN HAUPTFLEISCH
Lauren is a Marketing Intern at Relocation Africa , a South African based company that assists international assignees with their relocation to various African countries . She studied BCom ( Industrial Psychology ) at Stellenbosch University and completed her Honours in Marketing Management in 2016 . She is currently enrolled as a post graduate Psychology student at Stellenbosch University . As an intern at Relocation Africa she has been exposed to various aspects of the relocation industry which has equipped her with a deeper understanding of how challenging the relocation process can be for assignees and corporate .