About us
At Global Residence Index, we specialize in guiding clients through the journey of obtaining golden visas and citizenship by investment. Committed to authentic, accurate advice, we prioritize our clients’ needs first. Below, you can learn about our key team members and advisors.
Mark Damsgaard
Mark is the founder of Global Residence Index. As a Danish national, he is proficient in Danish and English. His involvement in the investment migration industry began in 2015, initially assisting service providers with expanding their client base through online marketing strategies.
Recognizing a gap in the market for unbiased and client-focused guidance, Mark transformed Global Residence Index from an informational website into a consultancy firm. His vision was to create a platform that stood apart from others by prioritizing genuine, impartial advice over sales-driven tactics. This client-centric approach ensures that every individual engaging with Global Residence Index’s advisory team receives personalized and honest advice. Mark maintains strong relationships with local lawyers and industry stakeholders, enabling the company to stay at the forefront of the latest industry trends and developments.
Calvin S. Mazlumyan
Calvin is a Private Client Advisor at Global Residence Index, based in Los Angeles, California.
As a dual citizen and multilingual, he speaks English, Turkish, French, and Spanish. As an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California and a licensed immigration consultant, Calvin expertly guides our clients interested in residency and citizenship by investment. His experience in migration, private banking, lending, investments, and wealth management, combined with his real estate broker license, enables him to offer comprehensive advice. As a member of the Investment Migration Council (IMC), Calvin brings a holistic approach to advising our clients in the U.S. on their investment and migration plans.
Joseph M. Galimidi
Joseph is a Private Client Advisor at Global Residence Index, based in Miami, Florida.
As an American-Israeli fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew, he brings years of expertise in the investment migration industry. Joseph guides high-net-worth individuals and families through various programs, including citizenship by investment and golden visas. In addition to ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, Joseph brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. His qualifications include being an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and holding Series 7 and 66 FINRA licenses. Joseph regularly attends conferences to stay current with investment migration trends and practices.
Hannah Mejorada
Hannah is our Administrative Assistant at Global Residence Index, based in the Philippines.
As a Philippine national, she is fluent in both English and Tagalog. Hannah is instrumental in managing a variety of critical tasks that support the seamless operation of our team. These tasks include coordinating schedules, handling client communications, managing documentation, and assisting with the application processing. Her role is vital in ensuring that all background operations run smoothly and efficiently, enabling our advisors to focus on providing the best service to our clients. Her dedication and skill in handling diverse administrative responsibilities make her an invaluable asset to both our team and clients.
Roleece Brookes
Roleece is our Caribbean Program Specialist and Processing Officer at Global Residence Index, based in St. Kitts.
She is a Kittitian national, proficient in English, and brings over five years of experience in the Citizenship by Investment industry. Roleece’s expertise is particularly valuable due to her background working within the Citizenship Government Unit in St. Kitts and Nevis, where she gained insights into citizenship application processes and due diligence. She skillfully assists our clients in preparing successful applications for Caribbean programs. Committed to enhancing life in the Caribbean, Roleece views her work as a way to positively impact the region through donations and investments from the countries’ citizenship programs.
Gopal Kumar
Gopal is the Regional Representative for Global Residence Index in India, offering specialized guidance to clients based in the region.
An Indian national fluent in English, he also holds residency in both Singapore and Canada. With a background in working with high-net-worth clients, Gopal has over 10 years of experience in delivering investment advice to both institutional and individual investors. His time as a startup consultant has honed his abilities in strategic planning, financial advisory, and project management. Gopal’s personal experience in talent-based migration offers him a unique perspective on the migration industry. His understanding of investment migration, paired with talent-based migration, enables him to effectively assist our clients in navigating the complexities of global mobility, ensuring they receive tailored and insightful advice for improving their quality of life.
