Worldwide ERC® TOWNHALL: State of the Industry

Lynn Shotwell is President and CEO of Worldwide ERC, the world’s leading association for professionals engaged in global talent mobility. She is a mission-focused, visionary leader with unique expertise in the intersection of international employment law, global talent mobility and corporate social responsibility. For over two decades, Lynn has helped top organizations create global workforces by developing education and networking programs for HR, immigration and mobility professionals, as well as advancing public policy by building coalitions with key stakeholders in the U.S. and abroad.

Prior to joining Worldwide ERC, Shotwell served as Senior Vice President, Global Outreach and Operations for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society. Earlier in her career, Lynn served as Executive Director at the Council for Global Immigration (CFGI)/American Council on International Personnel (ACIP), where she drove significant growth and led the organization’s merger with SHRM in 2018.

Shotwell currently serves as co-chair of the Business Migration Advisory Group to the Global Forum on Migration and Development, and as chair-elect of World Education Services.  Lynn received her JD from the University of Michigan and BA from Michigan State University and holds GMS and SHRM-SCP certifications.

Ed Hannibal is an advisor and leader of mobility and talent transformation projects around the globe, with two decades of experience. Ed consults with clients on international pay practices as well as international HR issues. He led the global mobility compensation business for a large HR consultancy.

Ed has worked with clients in over 13 countries and in many industries including: Automotive, Financial Services, High Tech, Pharma, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, and Engineering and Construction. He has spoken at many industry forums, and is quoted frequently in the media on global human resource issues.

Ed holds a Master of Science in Industrial Relations in Global HR Management; a Bachelor of Economics and the Worldwide ERC® Global Mobility Specialist designation.