Hanlie van Wyk and Flor García are the driving force behind Leading Across Cultures, united by a vision to transform how organizations harness the power of diversity for real business impact.
HANLIE VAN WYK
Hanlie grew up in Apartheid-era South Africa, witnessing firsthand the power of leadership to drive social change and bridge deep divides. Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s presidency, Hanlie dedicated her career to helping leaders navigate complex, polarized environments.
As a social scientist, systems thinker, and former head of a behavioral research lab, Hanlie has worked across four continents, developing strategies that turn diversity into a business advantage and inclusion into a leadership strength.
Her expertise lies in guiding organizations through cultural complexity with empathy, rigor, and a commitment to sustainable change.
FLOR GARCIA
Flor brings 20+ years of global cross-cultural expertise, partnering with Fortune 500s like LVMH, Audi, PepsiCo, Peloton, Experian & Haworth. Skilled in strategy, facilitation & storytelling across cultures, she helps leaders drive impactful change.
Fluent in English, Spanish & German, Flor mentors global leaders and serve on cross-cultural committees in the US, Germany, and Venezuela, fostering belonging, sustainability, and measurable business impact.
With her legal background, Flor helps organizations craft inclusive policies that are not only culturally sensitive but also legally sound, minimizing liability while advancing fairness.
Together, Hanlie and Flor are more than consultants—they are catalysts for transformation. Their partnership is rooted in a shared belief: that cultural differences, when understood and embraced, become an organization’s greatest asset.
