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HAYDER AL-ANI
FOUNDER & CEO
HAYDER AL-ANI
FOUNDER & CEO
Hayder is the progress driver behind the brand, always looking for ways to raise the bar and differentiate Mission Translate from its competitors.
Hayder has the same drive for success when mastering skills at the snooker table or improving his skills on the golf course; that's when he's not on the road supporting his marathon-running wife or delighting his niece at adrenaline-charged theme parks.
HAWAZEN AL-ANI
CFO & DIRECTOR
HAWAZEN AL-ANI
CFO & DIRECTOR
With Hawazen’s meticulous attention to all things numerical, we can be assured that Mission Translate is always on track for meeting its objectives.
Outside of work, Hawazen’s passion for Formula One and going on adventures with her daughter to Legoland and Harry Potter World is fittingly balanced with the far more tranquil pursuits of stargazing and nature walks.
DANNY RUSSELL
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DANNY RUSSELL
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
With comprehensive experience in senior roles, supporting leading global brands with their growth, strategy and marketing, Danny's guidance is highly valued in every area of Mission Translate's activity.
When not taking time to unwind with his family, Danny's professional drive is mirrored in his leisure activities, whether it's ambitious cycling endeavours, gym pursuits or supporting his sporting teams, Spurs and LA Rams.
Alex Batchelor
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ALEX BATCHELOR
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Having extensive and wide-ranging experience in international marketing and commercial roles, Alex brings immense expertise and experience to his advisory role with the Mission Translate team.
Outside of his professional day job, he used to enjoy playing rugby and golf - but largely these days is reduced to watching almost any sport on TV and acting as a figure of fun to his wife and four children.
William Powell
Sales Director
William Powell
Sales Director
As a firm believer in transparency, William brings an incredible amount of industry experience in how to properly build relationships to deliver high-quality research solutions. Having two ears and only one mouth, he places emphasis on listening twice as much as he speaks, which helps elevate Mission Translate's values and ensure meaningful conversations lead to long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Growing up on the coast, William has a passion for coral reefs and a love for any activity on the water and thrives in spending time on his fish tanks. Starting his first business at the age of 16, he seeks out any opportunity to explore, learn and build new connections.
JESSICA LIGEIRO
GLOBAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS
JESSICA LIGEIRO
GLOBAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Jessica is our strategiser extraordinaire - leading the way with devising innovative solutions for succeeding in new and current markets and delivering above and beyond our clients' expectations.
Having family in various places across the globe means Jess has had the opportunity to travel to some inspiring locations, experiencing their different cultures and sampling the deliciousness of a variety of worldwide cuisine.
ROBYN BERRY
MARKETING MANAGER
ROBYN BERRY
MARKETING MANAGER
Robyn combines her creativity and drive for insight to produce marketing strategies that consistently hit the right note with our clients. Positive and ambitious, Robyn leads her team in delivering intelligent, thoughtful campaigns that drive action and support the growth of our brand.
Robyn's creativity does not end there; she has a passion for interior design and cooking while also enjoying taking her dog, Bucky, for walks in the great outdoors.
MARIA SHIPUSH
CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER
MARIA SHIPUSH
CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER
Positive, enthusiastic and highly dedicated, Maria has found her niche taking care of our client relationships. She's ready to listen, empathise and act upon your needs to ensure you enjoy the best project management experience.
Her love of meeting new people continues with her passion for travel and experiencing different cultures, where her extensive language skills support her insight. When taking a pause from this pace, Maria's enjoyment of cooking and yoga helps her unwind.
MARK WEETMAN
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
MARK WEETMAN
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Mark knows how to make things move in marketing. With proven success in developing engaging marketing strategies and a meticulous eye on the data, he helps drive progress in Mission Translate.
Outside of work, he continues to show expertise in supporting growth and development, this time focusing on his garden vegetable patch or brewing local beer or cider. He also enjoys travelling and learning about his history while spending time with his wife and son.
GARY HOLDEN
OPERATIONS MANAGER
GARY HOLDEN
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Gary is our technical genius, developing solutions that delight our clients and differentiate us from our competitors and, with a keen eye for every detail, not a subtlety gets missed.
However, behind Gary's quiet temperament is a highly practised master of Karate. Holding a 2nd Dan black belt, he reflects the qualities that this ancient martial art requires, such as respect, integrity, and responsibility.
Lorna Al-Ani
COPYWRITER
Lorna Al-Ani
COPYWRITER
Lorna is the voice behind the brand, taking the team's ethos and ambitions and finding engaging ways to communicate them to their audience.
However, you won’t find Lorna sitting at a desk the rest of the time. Her love of exploring beautiful trails has taken her on some incredible ultra-running adventures across the UK and Europe.
Jenelyn Lacson
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Jenelyn Lacson
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
With superb project management skills, Jenelyn works closely with our clients to ensure their every requirement is perfectly met. Highly dedicated and organised, Jenelyn delivers what’s needed to ensure that all aspects of your project are running smoothly.
During her free time, Jenelyn loves to learn new things, whether through exploring on her travels, reading a variety of books or binge-watching a series or two.
Sheela Marie Bacaoan
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Sheela Marie Bacaoan
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Sheela takes project management to heart, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to her profession where she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure you enjoy a first-class experience.
Outside work, she dotes on her four dogs and one cat. She also adores beaches and mountains, dreaming of retiring to her own beach farm one day.
Wineah González
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Wineah González
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Wineah González is one of our senior project managers. Highly experienced in the industry and dedicated to getting everything just right, she knows what's needed to ensure you receive an exceptional client experience that exceeds your expectations.
Out of work, Wineah enjoys travelling, cooking and reading books, but above all, she loves to spend quality time with her family.
Filip Stanić
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Filip Stanić
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
As a lifelong learner and operations expert, Filip understands the importance of communication and leverages his 5+ years of experience in the research industry to guide every project towards the finish line by ensuring it’s properly set up for success from the start.
Bringing his positive attitude and creative thinking to every situation he’s in allows Filip to elevate the moods of those around him and establish confidence throughout internal team members as well as highly-valued clients.
Arianne Suarez
PROJECT MANAGER
Arianne Suarez
PROJECT MANAGER
Arianne's commitment to exceptional customer service is second-to-none, and with her expertise behind their projects, clients feel that their work is in safe hands.
When not at home, baking up tasty treats or discovering the latest adventure or crime drama, Arianne loves to spend time at the beach with her friends and family.
Dan Coombe
PROJECT MANAGER
Dan Coombe
PROJECT MANAGER
As well as being a dedicated project manager, Dan also manages Mission Translate’s ISO compliance, meaning he appreciates precisely what's required to ensure every aspect of your project is delivered to the highest standard.
Dan transfers this same zest for top results to his love of sport, whether it’s playing or watching football, enjoying an England cricket match or feeling the speed on car track days.
Joewesh Maniago
PROJECT MANAGER
Joewesh Maniago
PROJECT MANAGER
Joewesh’s passion for discovering other cultures and languages gives him a fantastic foundation for his work as a project manager. Always happy to help with any request you may have, Joewesh is committed to delivering the best quality throughout each one of your projects.
Joewesh loves to do his research before he travels, and even if he doesn't know the language, he'll take the time to understand not just the place itself but the different customs and traditions of the region.
Alelie Esperancilla
PROJECT MANAGER
Alelie Esperancilla
PROJECT MANAGER
Being a multi-tasked and detail-oriented person, Alelie values her quality of work and always giving her best shot. Passionate about determining clients’ needs, learning what they are looking to achieve both short and long-term, and ensuring that projects are delivered in a timely manner.
Alelie is always on the go, having a work-balance life. She enjoys discovering new places and visiting local coffee shops around the area. You can also see her at the beach, sipping a glass of her drink. Alelie loves surfing, by the way!
Lucas Jakubczyk
PROJECT MANAGER
Lucas Jakubczyk
PROJECT MANAGER
Lucas is self-driven and motivated and fully aware of diversity and multicultural differences professional with 3 years of experience in a Localization industry. Currently working as Project Manager and freelance Polish Translator. Skilled at multi-tasking, providing customer-service and being flexible with a keen eye for detail. Constantly eager to learn new things with ability to use his own initiative.
Out of work Lucas loves travelling, reading and staying active in various forms such as running or cycling.
Jaja Namia
Operations Quoting Coordinator
Jaja Namia
OPERATIONS QUOTING COORDINATOR
Adding efficiency to our quoting process, Jaja is diligent in providing all the pricing and scheduling information you need to plan your project with us. She also supports MTHub administration and client area queries to ensure your project management experience is seamless.
She loves to spend time with her family and friends on days off, cooking delicious food and exploring new places together.
Blanche Albos
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Blanche Albos
PROJECT COORDINATOR
With a background in IT, communications and desktop publishing, Blanche brings valuable skills to
the team in her role as project coordinator. Supporting the project management team, she ensures
our clients’ files have a first-class finish and exceed their expectations.
Blanche loves art, and outside of work, she enjoys digital and watercolour painting and sketching.
She also enjoys listening to different genres of music, playing online games, cooking and baking.
Angela Bolivar
PROJECT COORDINATOR
ANGELA BOLIVAR
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Loving languages and linguistics from a young age and with a bachelor’s degree in Modern Language
and Business Studies, 23-year-old Angela is perfectly positioned to support our project management
team in her role as project coordinator.
In her spare time, Angela loves to dance. She practised Flamenco, ballet and modern dance for three
years but now sticks to dancing around her house or when she goes out with friends.
Kathryn Cozens
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Kathryn Cozens
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Kathryn's conscientious approach and a careful eye for detail mean that everything 'behind the scenes' is kept in pristine order, with client and supplier accounts organised meticulously.
Away from work, she unwinds by exploring the local beaches and woodlands with her dog, Rex, or baking tasty treats for family and friends.
Maurin Astrero
ACCOUNTANT
Maurin Astrero
ACCOUNTANT
With Maurin's exceptional organisational skills and diligent work ethic, we are assured that every box is checked and every transaction completed with accuracy.
As a self-confessed 'Plantita' (or plant lover), Maurin gives the same care and attention to her growing collection of coleus plants while also using her spare time to become fluent in Korean and its writing system Hangul.
Michelle Benjamin
ACCOUNTANT
Michelle Benjamin
ACCOUNTANT
Michelle's expertise in finance and strategy and dedicated approach are invaluable in supporting Mission Translate achieve its goals.
At home, she loves spending time with her family, especially her baby, Mikhaila. With an adventurous spirit, Michelle also enjoys discovering new places while out hiking, training for marathons or going diving in Anilao.
Abdelhamed Ehab
RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Abdelhamed Ehab
RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Abdelhamed fully appreciates the skills and qualities we require when building our team of linguists, researchers and technicians and is dedicated to ensuring every individual undergoes a strict recruitment process so we can continue to deliver the highest quality for our clients’ projects.
Abdelhamed puts his positive and enthusiastic attitude down to enjoying time outdoors surrounded by nature. He particularly enjoys hiking but also finds his zen practising mixed martial arts, which he has been perfecting for over three years.
Chloe Lawrence
RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Chloe Lawrence
RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Ready to take on any challenge, Chloe's impressive levels of commitment alongside her solution-oriented approach are fundamental to her role in building a strong, reliable team of linguists and researchers for our clients' requests and providing valuable support to the project management team.
Chloe also rises to the challenge with her volunteer boxing coaching, then tempers this adrenaline-fuelled sport with her quiet passion for culinary experimentation.
April Carrigan
PA to the board
April Carrigan
PA to the board
April provides excellent support to Mission Translate’s executive board. With her exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, schedules, correspondence and logistics are managed flawlessly, leaving our team members to focus on the business-critical tasks of the day.
April is from the Philippines and moved to the UK permanently two years ago. Away from work, she loves watching Disney movies or reading books with her daughter, or meeting friends for shopping or coffee. She enjoys holidays too, especially by the sea, but misses the warmth of the Philippines water.
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