At home with 'Mr Mom'

Not every trailing spouse of an expat on the move is a woman. Qiu Yijiao profiles two high-flying executives whose husbands manage the home front

It is often said, "behind every successful man lies a woman". But as more women storm traditional male bastions and scoop up top jobs, shattering the proverbial glass ceiling, it seems "behind every successful woman is a man" - taking a backseat and playing a supportive role at home.

The recent Global Relocation Trends Survey shows that 20 percent of expatriates the world over are women - an all-time high. Many of them hold key positions in multinational companies while their husbands stay at home and ensure its smooth running. No longer is man always the breadwinner and woman, the homemaker.