Meet Valeria Macci

Valeria Macci

Attached has an awesome team and has continued to grow that team even through the corona crisis. One of our newest project managers, Valeria Macci from Italy, joined us in March right as the quarantine began. Because of this, she has only met her new colleagues through video chat. A unique start for a unique person.

Valeria MacciA few days before the corona pandemic, Valeria went with her gut feeling to move. In less than 24 hours, she packed and moved from Italy to the Netherlands. A good thing she did because we’ve gained a terrific colleague passionate about interlingual communication and the need to understand and connect people.

At the age of 14, Valeria started translating her favorite song lyrics from English. This inspired her to study and learn more languages adding Mandarin Chinese, French and now Dutch to her portfolio. She is currently rounding out her ambition with a second Master’s in Marketing and Communication.

One of the benefits to starting a new job remotely is that it has given her more time to assimilate and learn gradually. Valeria says, “I was lucky to find a company with a long-term vision that decided to hire me despite the lockdown. I think that the main strength of Attached is represented by the people. With the right team, you’re never alone.”

Well said, Valeria. We can’t wait to meet you in person!

Attached – Now more than ever

Back in 2000…

Twenty years ago, when choosing the name for my company, I considered many factors. A couple were simply practical in those days. For example, it must start with an ‘A’ to be higher up in the Yellow Pages (remember those…?). And it must be in English to be easily pronounceable worldwide. But those were minor reasons.

The most important consideration was that the name must represent my vision: to form a connection or bond with clients, partners, suppliers and colleagues and to convey going the extra mile to support them in creating continuity for their business . ‘Attached’ was the perfect fit.

Not in a million years did I expect that this name would have so much relevance or verity twenty years after the company’s founding date.

at-tached [əˈtætʃt]: connected or joined to something; emotionally connected; having strong feelings of affection or connection.

2020: Attached and COVID-19

The impact of the current pandemic and the measures taken to fight it have been profound on every party we work with. For Attached, this goes beyond business, as it not only affects our clients and partners but also their customers, employees and sometimes families. COVID-19 is not exclusive.

To cope, we all need each other. So despite the social distancing, our attachment and connectedness to our clients and partners feel stronger than ever as we help them continue their international missions – in whatever way we can, in whatever language.

When I started up Attached twenty years ago, maintaining strong connections all across the globe would not have been as effortless as it is today. Since then, technology has developed exponentially, allowing me and my team to easily reach out to one another and connect with our partners worldwide – whether it be to meet a new supplier or just say ‘hi’ to a long-time customer.

What will be next?

Throughout the years, Attached has evolved into what it is today, preparing now for a future of which a lot is still in the unknown. One thing is certain though: in this process, the name Attached, and especially its meaning, will always remain a constant. And I’m proud to say, with the best team of professionals standing strongly behind it.

We remain connected and Attached to you, now more than ever.

Eveline van Sandick

Spring is in the air!

If we cant go outside and enjoy Spring, we’re bringing Spring inside!

That’s at least what we did here at our Attached home offices to get through these challenging COVID-19 times. And at the same time, we could give a bit of support to Fleurop and our local florists. This bizarre period will pass of course. But while were all still in it, we’re making the most of it! 

Attached - Spring is in the air#staysafe
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