Martine Ruiz:

“Mobility without the hassle!”

By Christine Furnon / photo by Jeff Nalin

Martine Ruiz has been running the service company MRI Relocation since 1992. The mission of her business is to facilitate the reception and integration of foreign executives and individuals in Lyon.

Meet Martine Ruiz:
After studying languages, Martine Ruiz began her business career as a teacher of English. In 1987, Rhône-Poulenc Agrochimie had recourse to her services for the reception of its first foreign executives.

She worked for various companies for 5 years as a freelance relocation professional.

In 1992, she launched her own agency: MRI Relocation. Now Martine Ruiz offers her clients customized management of the immigration process, with the help of her lawyer, followed by administrative follow-up (residence permits, visas and work permits).

MRI Relocation deals with administrative formalities at banks, insurance companies, the Family Allowance Office [CAF – Caisse d’Allocations Familiales], Primary Health Insurance Office [CPAM – Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie], etc., as well as searching for accommodation, nursery schools, day care centers, schools and work for the spouse.

Using her network of partners covering various areas of expertise, Martine Ruiz is able to offer her clients additional services such as intercultural training, and French and foreign language courses. Everything possible is done to help them settle in rapidly and successfully. A total of 40% of her clients are French and 60% are foreigners.

She works extensively with Chinese, Brazilians, Americans, Filipinos, Australians, Canadians and Europeans. Her scope of operation is expanding: in addition to Lyon and Paris, Martine Ruiz now operates in Belgium, England, Spain, Italy and Austria.

Over the years, Martine Ruiz has been able to build up a relationship of mutual trust with her clients. She guarantees professional monitoring and a service that meets their needs.

When she’s asked for the secret of her success after 20 years of experience in the profession, she replies without hesitation: passion!