Intercultural experts, trainers, keynote speakers, coaches and business consultants

Experts in Cross Cultural Training and Intercultural Business Communication

Experts, trainers, keynote speakers, coaches and business consultants
that bring global experience and real business insight to every cross cultural training, course, webinar, workshop, presentation or keynote speech we deliver.

Our team of experts are passionate about
transformational intercultural learning experiences

As a cross cultural training company, we go beyond knowledge-sharing to create lasting behavioral change. We work with organizations to build culturally intelligent teams, strengthen cross-border collaboration, and equip professionals with the skills to navigate today’s dynamic global business landscape. Here’s some of our team.

Commisceo Global's Head of Learning Design

N. Payne

Head of Learning

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N.Carter - Head of Digital Learning

N. Carter

Head of Digital Learning

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J Conway Cross Cultural Training Manager

J. Conway

Training Manager

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Zak. Cross Cultural Training Admin.

Z. Moftakhari

Training Administrator

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Americas Intercultural Expert

G. Brice

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Americas)

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Tanaka - Commisceo Intercultural Expert

F. Tanaka

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Asia)

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Commisceo Global Intercultural Expert

D. Henry

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Europe)

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Arab & Middle East Intercultural Expert

A. Al Qudsi

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Middle East)

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Head of Learning Design at Commisceo Global

N. Payne

Head of Learning

Raised as a third culture kid in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Neil has built a career on cross-cultural insight. His early experiences living between cultures shaped a lifelong passion for understanding people and places.

Neil is a trainer, consultant and keynote speaker specialising in DEI, intercultural collaboration, global leadership, and Learning Experience Design — helping organisations create impactful learning experiences that drive behaviour change.

Commisceo Global Head of Digital Learning

N. Carter

Head of Digital Learning

Nikki started out as an HR Business Partner and Change Project Manager in the oil and gas industry, before moving into learning and development – whereshe has spent the last 15 years. She now heads up Commisceo’s digital learning development, focusing on creating engaging, practical learning experiences that help people grow and organizations evolve.

She’s passionate about using tech to make learning more accessible, relevant, and impactful.

J Conway Commisceo Global Training Manager

J. Conway

Training Manager

With a background in Intercultural Communication and a career in global mobility, Julie has developed cultural programs for expats and international managers across sectors. At Commisceo Global, she now looks after the design and delivery of eLearning, workshops and bespoke training.

She is passionate about leveraging culture as a tool to build stronger, more collaborative working relationships.

Z. Moftakhari - Commisceo Training Admin

Z. Moftakhari

Training Administrator

With a background in project management within the events industry, Zak supports the smooth delivery of Commisceo Global’s training services. He manages the logistics and backend operations that keep our workshops, courses and eLearning running seamlessly.

He enjoys working with clients from around the world and takes pride in ensuring every training experience is well-organised, efficient, and tailored to our customers’ needs.

Commisceo Global Americas Intercultural Expert

G. Brice

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Americas)

Gary brings a wealth of international experience from a successful marketing career in the pharmaceutical industry across the USA, Canada, and Latin America. Now a trainer and business coach, he specialises in management, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration with particularly interest in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.

He is passionate about helping professionals grow through practical insights and culturally informed approaches to leadership and teamwork.

Tanaka - Asia Intercultural Expert

F. Tanaka

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Asia)

Fumi’s career in HR with leading Japanese brands took her across Asia, giving her deep insight into regional business cultures and workplace dynamics including South Korea, China, and India. Now working as a consultant, she helps leaders and teams new to the region adapt, collaborate, and thrive.

With a focus on teamwork, emotional intelligence, and problem solving, Fumi is passionate about guiding others to succeed through culturally aware and people-centred strategies.

D. Henry - Europe Intercultural Expert

D. Henry

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Europe)

Originally from the UK and raised in Spain, Dean built his career in IT and banking, managing projects and people across Europe including in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. A move into learning and development sparked a deeper interest in cross-cultural collaboration.

With a passion for languages and cultures, he retrained as an intercultural trainer and now supports clients with practical insights into European working styles, communication, and cultural expectations.

A. Al Qudsi - Arab Culture Trainer

A. Al Qudsi

Area Specialist – Intercultural Training (Middle East)

Aisha is Palestinian, raised in Kuwait, and began her career in engineering after studying in the USA. Her work in the aerospace industry took her across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan. Often acting as a cultural bridge for colleagues unfamiliar with the region, she transitioned into training.

Today, Aisha specialises in helping clients navigate Arab culture with clarity, confidence, and culturally tailored learning solutions.

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