Vini Valverde is the Director of Global Mobility for UPS, where he leads the company’s Global Mobility, Expat Tax, and Immigration programs. With more than 18 years of experience across the mobility industry, Vini has held roles as an expatriate, worked for a relocation management provider, and spent the last 15 years in corporate HR.

A passionate and deeply engaged global mobility professional, Vini is an active contributor to the mobility community. He was recognized as The Most Admired Global Mobility Corporate Professional in the World in 2022 and as a Top Diversity Champion in 2023. He also served as Corporate Advisory Council member of WERC, President of Rocky Mountain Relocation Council, Sponsorship and Education for Portland Relocation Council, Senator/Ambassador for Global Mobility Journeys, a Benivo Changemaker, and a member of the Corporate Action Network at Move for Hunger. Vini has also served as speakers at WERC conferences, regional councils and as guest lecturer at several universities.

Born in Brazil, Vini has spent more than half his life abroad, including three years living in Italy. His passion for global mobility is fueled by his love of languages, travel, and cross‑cultural experiences. He speaks four languages, has traveled to more than 40 countries, and is an avid outdoor enthusiast.

In his free time, Vini enjoys hiking, following his Brazilian soccer team Corinthians, inline skating, biking, cooking in his outdoor kitchen, and spending quality time with his wife Laura and their children, Matteo (16) and Kaylee (13). They currently reside in Portland, Oregon.