Our Mission, Vision & Values
We are men, women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants, parents, activists—and we know the importance of contributing to a world that is not only just but fundamentally kind.
We’re passionate about serving clients who want to expand their companies to the USA. Collaboratively, we develop, refine, and regularly review our mission, vision, and corporate values.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Building an organization that lasts
Our Mission
To make it easy for businesses worldwide to expand to the USA. Â
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner of choice for international companies, testing, expanding, or scaling in the US from market entry to maturity with services that cut through the complexities of doing business in America.
2012
Foothold America co-founder, Rob Johnson, moves his family from London to Boston to expand his consulting firm to the US.
2015
Foothold America offers Employer of Record services to life science clients based in the UK wanting to expand to Boston, USA as a service of our parent company, an international life science consulting firm with US & UK offices.
2017
Foothold America is incorporated in the US and offers services as a stand-alone company to companies in a range of industries in five countries.
2018
Foothold America offers subsidiary setup and people partnership services for non-US scaling companies.
2021
Foothold International Ltd. and Foothold France, Sas are registered to manage our expanding internal workforce.
2022
Foothold America grows to nine internal employees serving hundreds of clients worldwide and employing personnel in more than 25 US states.
Timeline of Foothold America?
The story behind our story
Foothold America was founded to fill an unmet need discovered by a British scientist and Chair of Foothold America, Robert Johnson. He and his family moved to the US from London in 2012 to expand the consulting business he started with a partner.
Excited to take advantage of the opportunity in the US life science hub in Boston, USA. Rob found getting accurate information about tax, entity setup, and hiring was nearly impossible to find for a business of one.
Forging on, it didn’t take long for the Boston business to take off. Soon word got out in the UK life science industry that there was a resource making it possible for other UK companies to have the same success in Boston. Foothold America was born.
In a few short years, Foothold America was serving businesses around the world in dozens of industries as the employer of record with their turnkey solution, Employee Management Service (EMS).
Now, as the trusted partner of choice for businesses of all sizes, Foothold America also provides US entity setup and People Partnership Service (PPS) to guide companies from market entry to maturity and beyond.
Values that matter
Trust like our life
depends on it
We build trust with our clients by providing expert guidance that supports the ease in which they do business in the US. We develop collaborative relationships with our clients, emphasizing our role in protecting their company’s interests.
trust the information they receive from Foothold America.
Spring 2021 client survey
Client Experience
beyond expectations
Diversity & Inclusion
is in our DNA
I felt so supported and trusted.
Corporate Culture
like no other
Foothold America fosters a collaborative, positive work environment that respects the contributions of each team member and celebrates individual talents and passion. Open communication and willing cooperation form the bedrock of team interactions. We embody a learning mindset and encourage lifetime professional development.
Social Responsibility is a
vital part of our identity
We actively seek opportunities to support organizations and do business with companies that share our desire to serve local communities, promote equity and fairness for all people, and sustain the environment. We encourage and empower employees to do the same in ways that are meaningful to them.
WHO WE ARE
Meet our team of experts
Foothold America has the knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the legal and administrative maze of doing business in the US.
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Joanne M. Farquharson
France based
US entrepreneur with 30 years experience in advising small and medium-sized businesses in employee benefits, insurance, labor law compliance, and risk management. Joanne has a passion for growing small companies and helping business owners actualize their goals.
Director of Operations
Geanice Barganier
US based
Highly knowledgeable Human Capital professional with decades of experience in Human Resources, onboarding and US and global immigration. Geanice specializes in organizational management, vendor management, and compliance.
Head of HR Operations & Client Service
Robert R. Esquijarosa
UK based
US Expansion Advisor
Rose Adedeji
UK based
US Expansion Advisor
Laurie Spicer
UK based
Senior Staff Accountant
Ovidio E. Santistevan
US based
Senior HR & Client Service Specialist
Angelique Soulet-Bangurah
UK based
Senior Marketing Manager
Miruna Eliza Ionescu
UK based
CoFounder & Board Chair
Robert Johnson
UK based
Digital Marketing Manager
Natalie Gombalova
UK based
Our clients
from London to Tokyo, Stockholm to Dubai, and everywhere in between.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact Us
Request a quote, talk with our US expansion experts or ask any questions. We will get back to you in less than 24 hours.
Global HQ
68 Harrison Avenue 6th Floor Boston, MA 02111 (617) 702-3402