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Fragomen Announces Benelux Leadership Transition

October 17, 2024

Fragomen Announces Benelux Leadership Transition

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Jo Antoons

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Brussels, Belgium

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George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Christine Sullivan

Partner

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Managing Partner, Europe

London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

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George Koureas

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London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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T:+31 (0) 20 808 8052

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AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS – 17 October 2024 – Fragomen, the world’s leading provider of immigration services, is pleased to announce a leadership transition within its Benelux offices.

Jo Antoons, the current Managing Partner of the firm’s Brussels office, is shifting her focus to leading and bolstering the Fragomen Consulting initiative within the region, providing companies with European-wide strategic mobility solutions underpinned by cutting-edge technology and concentrating on short-term intra-EU travel and compliance. Based in Brussels, she will drive the firm's government strategies and advisory services for Europe, working closely with various European institutions on European immigration policy.

Christine Sullivan, currently serving as Managing Partner of the firm’s Amsterdam office, will step into the role of Managing Partner of the Benelux regional hub, and oversee operations and strategic growth in Fragomen’s Luxembourg, Belgium and Netherlands offices.

Since joining Fragomen 12 years ago, Antoons has been instrumental in the growth of the Benelux strategy, expanding the team and broadening services from government advisory to strategic cross-border counsel.

“I’m looking forward to focusing on the growth of Fragomen’s government consulting strategy and advancing our work in immigration policy across the EU,” said Antoons. “Building a strong consulting practice in the region will help our clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape while reinforcing the firm’s position as a leader in advisory services.”

Sullivan has played a key role in expanding Fragomen’s presence in the Netherlands, driving the growth of the firm’s immigration practice and establishing it as a critical part of the broader Benelux regional hub.

“I’m honored to take on this new opportunity and continue to work closely with our talented teams across the region,” said Christine Sullivan. “The Benelux region represents a key area for growth and innovation, and I look forward to building on the incredible foundation that Jo and I have developed together.”

"Thanks to Jo and Christine’s leadership, Fragomen’s Benelux practice has evolved into a key hub for strategic European services and a benchmark for cross-border collaboration. Their vision and deep knowledge are essential to the firm's ongoing success in the region, and I’m confident that both our firm and our clients will greatly benefit from their continued contributions in these new roles,” said George Koureas, Managing Partner, Europe.

 

About Fragomen
Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has nearly 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. Fragomen’s professionals are respected leaders in the immigration field, and the firm is regularly recognized as a leading employer of minority and female attorneys.

The firm supports all aspects of global immigration for corporate, academic, nonprofit, and individual clients, including strategic planning, quality management, reporting, case management and processing, compliance program counseling, representation in government investigations, government relations, complex matter solutions, and litigation.

Fragomen is a long-time leader in the immigration technology space and continues to lead the way in the digitization of the immigration journey. Fragomen Technologies Inc., a Fragomen subsidiary, focuses on the nexus of law and technology to further enhance the firm’s productivity, efficiency, innovation and overall technology offering.

These capabilities allow Fragomen to work in partnership with individuals and corporate clients across all industries to plan talent strategy, facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide, and navigate complex challenges. For detailed information about Fragomen, click here.

 

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Countries / Territories

  • BelgiumBelgium
  • NetherlandsNetherlands
  • LuxembourgLuxembourg

Related contacts

Jo-Antoons

Jo Antoons

Senior Counsel

Brussels, Belgium

Email

[email protected]

T:+32 (0) 2-250-4900

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

Christine Sullivan - porthole

Christine Sullivan

Partner

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email

[email protected]

T:+31 (0) 20 808 8052

Related offices

  • Brussels
  • Amsterdam

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Jo-Antoons

Jo Antoons

Senior Counsel

Brussels, Belgium

Email

[email protected]

T:+32 (0) 2-250-4900

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

Christine Sullivan - porthole

Christine Sullivan

Partner

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email

[email protected]

T:+31 (0) 20 808 8052

Related offices

  • Brussels
  • Amsterdam

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Jo-Antoons

Jo Antoons

Senior Counsel

Brussels, Belgium

Email

[email protected]

T:+32 (0) 2-250-4900

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

Christine Sullivan - porthole

Christine Sullivan

Partner

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email

[email protected]

T:+31 (0) 20 808 8052

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  • Brussels
  • Amsterdam

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