Global Lingo has built up a strong reputation based on the high-quality language services we have provided to our clients for more than a decade. We ensure that your content is accurate, consistent, and culturally relevant in multiple languages.
We employ over 40 full time staff in five global offices, with a freelance translator and transcriber base of over 6,000 people. We pride ourselves on first-class customer service combined with delivering projects on-time and within budget.
Our global office structure allows us to provide 24 hour, 5 days a week service to our clients. No matter where you are in the world, we will always be just a phone call away.
Why choose Global Lingo?
- Highly personal service
- Dedicated Account Managers
- Specialized industry linguists and writers
- Rigid quality assurance processes
- Internationally recognized quality and security standards
- Right balance of human and technology
- Dedicated project tracking platform, GloZone
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Our Senior Management Team
Andrew founded Global Lingo in 2006 in London. With previous industry experience, Andrew wanted to create a new kind of language provider focusing more on service and quality. With an entrepreneur’s vision and a small team of freelancers, Andrew rolled up his sleeves and began growing the business into what it is today. He remains on as chairman of the board.
With over 10 years’ experience in finance and operations roles, Karl joined Global Lingo in 2011. Over the years, Karl has played a very significant role in developing Systems and Processes at Global Lingo, as well as helping to expand our global presence. Currently based out of the Chicago office, Karl is our Chief Operating Officer working closely alongside Andrew Trotter, Chairman and Founder of Global Lingo to execute the company vision through the leadership of the Senior Management Team and overseeing global technology and company financials.
Jonathan Sutton is an advisor to the Global Lingo board and provides the directors with relevant financial expertise, gained through a career as a chartered accountant. He is a partner at Dixon Wilson, Chartered Accountants, and a Non-Executive Director of private companies. He is an adviser to UK-based families and their businesses, advising on financial and tax matters in the UK and overseas.
Sarah joined the Global Lingo senior management team at the beginning of 2017 to oversee the Professional Writing Services division. Sarah manages a global team of specialized Project Managers, and a freelance base of writers, editors, and transcribers across the world. She has overall responsibility for operations, workflow, and service delivery for over 3,000 meetings, conferences, and live events annually. Sarah previously worked for Ubiqus Group, and has over 10 years’ experience in operations management.
Jonny has nearly a decade of experience within the Localization Industry and joined Global Lingo more than 5 years ago. Since then he’s worked out of our offices in the UK, Romania, Singapore and moved across to the USA in 2017 to head-up our newest office in Chicago.
Adeline has more than 7 years’ project management experience in the language services industry gained while working with large localization companies in Singapore. With an ability to manage complex multi-lingual projects, Adeline has a real enthusiasm for learning new concepts and staying current with advancements in industry technology. As Singapore Country Manager, Adeline is committed to differentiating Global Lingo in Asia through quality of output and flexibility.
Jessica is the Global Head of Translations and Interpreting services at Global Lingo, London office. Jessica spent several years at one of the largest Language Services Providers in the industry and has acquired a vast range of experience and knowledge on the different types of localization projects and project management methods. Jessica is a dual national, Portuguese and British and has spent time living and working abroad during both her time at university, as well as on a professional capacity.
Mara joined Global Lingo in February 2015 as a Linguist Recruitment Coordinator after having worked as a freelance translator, interpreter and language trainer for almost four years. Mara is the General Manager of the Cluj-Napoca office, the largest operations site, which she strives to continue growing. She oversees the vendor management process, procurement strategy, departmental documentation, linguist communications, and linguistic quality assurance processes in conjunction with the Project Management teams.
Chetan joined Global Lingo at the end of 2014 with 10 years’ experience in the language services industry. Qualifying as a translator, and gaining vital industry experience within Project Management, Chetan soon moved into a consultative role, selling language services and technology solutions. He has been focusing on new business development for the last seven years. At Global Lingo, Chetan is responsible for the EMEA region’s sales strategy, managing a team of salespeople and account managers, whilst growing the EMEA sales department in line with Global Lingo’s targets.
