Simon Robertson heads the English & Arabic speaking client department. This department manages the demands of relocating clients and their families to the southern coast of Spain & Gibraltar
Simon has more than 20-years experience working for Rothmans and British American Tobacco in Marketing, Account Management and laterly Senior General Management roles and specialises in Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Relocation, Relocation policy, Expense Control, Supply chain, Personal effects logistics, Rental search, Real estate purchase, COL & reward Management.
During his career in the tobacco industry he has had the fortune to work in more than 20 countries, lived in 9 across 3 continents, and has experienced relocating himself and his family numerous times.
As trained Arabist, a considerable amount of my time was spent in the Middle East and East Africa in a number of roles with both Rothmans and BAT. Immediately after his Arabic scholarship, his rookie posting was to Sales Management in South Yemen, which was followed by Account Management in East Africa and Country Management in both the GCC & Levant regions. His final Tobacco Industry challenge was to lead BAT's ambitious market entry initiative into the Swedish market, which contributed to the PLC's Board decision to purchase the Scandinavian Tobacco Company in 2008.
Now with his own Relocation Company in the South of Spain, he uses this extensive International experience to support others in their ventures overseas. Simon says "I have a deep understanding of personal needs and levels of complexity in every relocation."
Marina Robertson heads the Russian-speaking client base. She was born and raised in Abkhazia, Georgia and started her International journey after joining the United Nations in 1994.
Marina worked and lived in Africa, Central America, Europe and Middle East, and managed the procurement function attached to UN peace-keeping forces for over 12 years. She has a natural flare for languages and extensive experience in managing and working with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
As a relocation consultant for Del Sol Packaged, Marina is using her knowledge of an expatriate life as well as her organizational talents and linguistic skills in managing the challenges that come with International moves.
Del Sol Packaged primary objective is to support individuals, families, business and large companies relocate to the South of Spain, the Costa Del Sol & Gibraltar. They have a package to suit the needs of every situation and if you still can't find what you need within the packages then they will be able to talior make a package to suit your needs. The pre-prepared packages are
1. Del Sol Ex-Pat Package
This package will suit the needs of a single person or couple. It includes pre move preparation like arranging temporary accommodation on the Coast and an orientation tour to familiarise yourself with you new surroundings.
2. Del Sol Family Package
This package is set up to cater for a family of 4 and includes extensive support in finding schools and Kindergartens for the kids. There is a broad range of education services on the Costa Del Sol and Del Sol Packaged has a personal relationship with them all and can arrange a meeting with the Head Master of any school you may wish to see. Del Sol Packaged will also provide fact based impartial advise about any centre of education for any age.
3. Del Sol Bespoke Package
This package is tailor made to exactly suit the clients needs. From a specialised form of transport, to the best of accommodation. Del Sol Packaged has arrangements with the best hotels and Villas throughout the coast and can also provide a concierge service 24/7 to be on call for any eventuality.
4. Orientation Tour
Marina Robertson says "From our personal experience we know that an orientation tour would be a crucial part of any move and is absolutely essential when moving to a new country and environment. First impressions will be the most important and could be critical in the long-term success of a new assignment. Our Orientation tours will give that extra bit of reassurance that comes with local knowledge. Places of interest in the local community can include, health, fitness centers and beach clubs, sports clubs & recreation areas, retail shopping centers, children’s entertainment, art, and not to forget the taste off local cuisine. These destinations are just a taste of what we can introduce. Ultimately we will tailor our day trip around the coastline to our client’s individual needs"
Del Sol Packaged can support businesses, families as well as individuals through their transition into a new life in Spain, the Costa Del Sol & Gibraltar.
Call them now on +34 686 78 30 97 or check the website for more detail www.delsolpackaged.com
