| Ernesto
Lo Russo, President & CEO |
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Co-founder of Globalization
Group, Ernesto has several years of experience
in localization working for Novell and
Intel as an Italian Linguist and Software
Tester. Frustrated by the inconsistent service quality
offered by the many vendors he worked
with, Ernesto sought the opportunity of
creating a company that would consistently offer high-quality
translation and language-related services. Globalization Group
was born with the precise goal of satisfying
the high standards imposed by its founders. |
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Ernesto's vision for GGI is the driving force behind the strategic direction of the company. |
| He
has a BS in Accounting from Brigham Young
University. |
| Favorite
Food: Most ethnic foods; there is no
place, yet, where the food wasn't fantastic |
| Favorite
Pastimes: Traveling, sports, and
kids…not necessarily in that order |
| Words
of Advice: "row, row, row your
boat..." |
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| Reid
Tanaka, Executive
Vice President & COO |
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Co-founder of Globalization
Group, Reid currently oversees the overall
direction of GGI's operations and global
growth. Reid focuses on developing innovative
processes and solutions that address client
challenges of localization and globalization.
Based on his commitment to excellence,
Reid also strives to help GGI focus on the company vision - to be the market's top choice for language solutions worldwide. Before creating GGI, Reid worked for a
global securities firm in Japan. |
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Reid also sits on the
Board of Directors for international company
CGI Mexico and is an advisor to Athletex
Academy Japan. |
| He
has a BS in Finance from Brigham Young University. |
| Favorite
Food: Sushi, or a good old-fashion
steak off the grill |
| Favorite
Pastimes: Spending time with
family, volleyball, surfing, golf |
| Words
of Advice: "I'm a great
believer in luck, and I find the
harder I work the more I have of
it." - Thomas Jefferson |
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| Adam Wooten, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development |
Adam has experience in all aspects of the translation and localization industry. He began on the linguistic side a decade ago as a Spanish court interpreter and an in-house translator, but quickly moved to the business side and gained experience in translation management, technology, and business development. Before joining GGI, Adam was a country director and director of automated language solutions. |
Adam teaches translation technology courses as an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University and the Monterey Institute of International Studies. He is a frequent speaker at language industry events and maintains the popular language industry blog called T&I Business. |
He earned an MBA in International Management and an MA in Translation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and also a BA in Spanish Translation from Brigham Young University. |
Favorite Food: Most foods with a lot of spice, especially Indian and Thai food. |
Favorite Pastimes: Spending time with his wife and son, all high adventure sports, teaching |
Words of Advice: "Just keep swimming." |
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| R. Kevin
Maryott, Sales Director |
| Kevin has a unique combination of education and experience that enhances his awareness of client localization needs. With a total of 15 years experience in the localization industry, five of which were spent on the client side, Kevin knows what it’s like to wait for supplier deliveries down to a project deadline. Kevin has had close ties to corporations such as 3COM, Iomega, Xerox, Disney and FrontRange Solutions all of which provided a well-rounded view of client needs and possibilities. Kevin is the recipient of the 2004 CSN Excellence Award - Localization Manager of the Year. He has published and presented several papers on localization. |
| Kevin has a BA in English and a Masters in Public Administration from Brigham Young University. |
| Favorite Food: All food! |
| Favorite Pastimes: Family and travel. |
| Words of Advice: "Never give up! No, never, never give up!” |
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