LEEDS, United Kingdom, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- thebigword Group celebrates success as Founder and Chairman, Larry Gould, wins Eichner Award at the ATC Language Industry Summit.
The Eichner award celebrates individuals who have not only made outstanding contributions to the professional language services industry, but who have served the industry, often above and beyond business capacity, driving the industry forward.
The true embodiment of entrepreneurialism, Larry Gould has built thebigword brand from start-up 40 years ago, to leading language technology business working in partnership with many of the world's top brands and government organisations.
In order to keep ahead of the game, Larry has presided over the development of language technology that has ensured that thebigword is now one of the top global language companies in the world.
Commenting on his achievement, Larry Gould said: "I am honoured to receive the Eichner Award.
During my 40 years in the business, the language industry has made a huge difference to the lives of so many people. I truly believe in breaking down language barriers, ensuring that everyone has the right to receive goods and services anywhere in the world.
I am really excited about the endless possibilities and I look forward to another 40 years in the business."
Raisa McNab, CEO at the Association of Translation Companies, added: "The Eichner Distinguished Service Award was named after the couple who instigated the formation of the ATC, Fred and Nelly Eichner.
This year, the Eichner Award is given to Larry Gould whose career reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment in the language services industry. Larry is an inspiration for his achievements over nearly 40 years in the business, and admired for his dedication, enthusiasm and drive."
In addition to the Eichner Award, Rachel Ali, Business Development Director at thebigword celebrates success as she won Sales Person of the Year.
Commenting on the award, Rachel said: "It is an honour to win this highly recognised award. thebigword has had its best ever financial year with revenue exceeding £85m for the first time.
We've recently secured some fantastic new logos and contracts – it's a really exciting time for us as we continue to expand around the globe in line with our ambitious growth strategy."
The ATC's Language Industry Awards celebrate the operational excellence of ATC member companies and the language industry professionals behind them.
About thebigword Group:
thebigword Group is a global language solutions company comprising of thebigword, TBW Global and Gould Tech Solutions.
The company is one of the top 15 Language Service providers globally. It is the largest interpreting services provider in Europe and ranked 4th in the world.
TBW Global, the group's defence company, provides defence and multilingual communication services to NATO member countries and customers including the UK MOD, the US Department of Defense and a number of global defence and aerospace prime contractors.
Gould Tech Solutions Ltd, the group's technology company, provides clients with connectors, integrations, and highly automated systems to support the delivery of fast, accurate, and secure translation and interpreting services globally.
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