Meet the Team
Our people have a passion for languages, expertise in translation and a real desire to make a difference for our clients. We’re sticklers for quality, passionate linguaphiles and grammar geeks.
At Comtec we know we’re only as good as our people. That’s why we put so much time and effort not only into recruiting the best, but into ongoing training to meet our clients’ needs.
As a team that can say hello in over 15 languages, we’re a friendly bunch and we extend that positivity from the office through to every client meeting.
Sophie Howe
Director
As Director, Sophie ensures the smooth running of the business and seeks exciting, new opportunities to expand and improve Comtec’s services. An experienced management consultant who understands overseas brand marketing and the language barrier in business. Read More…
Dan Howe
Technical Director
Dan develops and implements innovative new technology to support our team and streamline translations. He builds the in-house technology, like our translation management tool Dovetail, and supports the team to create tailored solutions for our clients. Read More…
Dr Isabella Moore CBE
Director
Isabella founded Comtec in 1981, and brings more than 40 years of translation industry experience to the company. Originally a Polish interpreter, she has numerous fellowships of professional associations, and has held senior positions with chambers of commerce. Read More…
James Brown
Head of Commercial
Joining the team in 2012 after studying French and German at the University of Warwick, James has worked in many areas of the business, including operations, partnerships and business development. Read More…
Carole Flanagan
Finance Manager
Carole is a long-standing Comtec team member and has been Comtec’s Finance Manager since 2011. As well as arranging payments in all currencies and checking exchange rates, there are time zones to consider as well. Read More…
Emily Decker
Head of Partnerships
Head of Partnerships Emily has been with Comtec since 2017. She has a BA in Modern Languages as well as an MA in Translation Studies, and spent her year abroad in Brittany eating crepes. Read More…
Elliott Cain
Head of Operations
Resident historian Elliott is Head of Operations at Comtec. He also specialises in all things marketing localisation – so if you’re after a brochure in Bulgarian or a whitepaper in Welsh, Elliott is your man. Read More…
Mark Jones
Head of Technology
Mark is our go-to man when it comes to technology. From leading the charge towards new translation technology to sharing his wisdom on elearning and website projects, we would be lost without him! Read More…
Joanna Mos
Marketing Coordinator
Joanna is part of the Business Development team at Comtec, linking our marketing and social media efforts with strategic sales campaigns, be it blogs, newsletters, CRM maintenance, charity actions or new concept brainstorming. Read More…
Megan Trickett
Project Solutions Manager
With a BA in German and Business Studies and an MA in Translation in a European Context, Megan brings her infectious enthusiasm and love of languages to her role in the Project Management team. Read More…
Daniel Jacob
Project Solutions Manager
Holding a BA in French and Spanish and an MA in Translation Studies from Cardiff University, Dan launched his career in the translation industry in Comtec’s Project Management Team before progressing to his current role. Read More…
Jane Grant
Finance and Administration Assistant
Jane joined Comtec in 2018 and is a truly lovely member of the team. Jane has a wealth of experience in finance, however very interestingly she has also worked as a pastry chef in a swanky hotel in London’s Mayfair. Read More…
Sarah Eames
Project Solutions Manager
Sarah joined Comtec in 2018 after completing a BA in Modern Languages from the University of Sheffield and a Master’s degree in Interculturality, Communication and European Studies from the University of Valencia. Read More…
Léa Gorniak
Project Solutions Manager
Léa completed her Master’s degree in Techniques de la Traduction from Université de Lorraine in her hometown of Metz, France, and speaks French, English and Spanish. Read More…
Andy McAlister
Project Manager
Andrew put his BSc in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies to good use when he spent a year abroad working in Spain and studying in South America. We’re glad to have him back in the UK as part of our project management team. . Read More…
Nina Baldwin
Project Manager
Nina studied French and Italian at the University of Warwick before completing a Master’s in Translation and Professional Language Skills at the University of Bath. It’s clear she caught the language bug early and has been working as a translation project manager ever since. Read More…
Cameron Rifai
Partnerships Manager
Cameron is an experienced account manager with a background in elearning and content production. He holds a BSc in Business Management from the University of East Anglia and joined Comtec after escaping the big smoke of London. Read More…
Hanna Barnes
Partnership Executive
Hanna has a strong ear when it comes to music and languages, having studied her BA in Spanish and Music at Royal Holloway, University of London. She lived in Tenerife, teaching language, music and dance to children. Read More…
Rebekah Gatling
Project Coordinator
Rebekah is a bit of a globetrotter, having lived and worked in Leeds, Bath, Granada, Lyon and San Sebastian. But we’re pleased to say she’s settled in Leamington Spa as part of the Comtec project management team. Read More…
Luke Townsend
Project Coordinator
Luke read Russian Studies and Italian, before completing a masters in Translation Studies at the University of Birmingham. As part of his undergraduate studies, Luke lived and studied in Moscow for a year where he enjoyed snowy mornings. Read More…
Karolina Janas
Project Coordinator
Karolina speaks four languages and has a deep appreciation for multiculturality, having moved to the UK from Poland aged 12. She studied Language, Culture and Communication at Warwick University with a year spent studying in Milan. Read More…
Paul Rand
Partnership Executive
Paul has worked in the translation industry for over a decade and has a wealth of experience working across sectors to deliver brilliant customer service. Paul is a black belt in Judo and his training sparked his interest in languages. Read More…
Ted
Office Dog/Barketing Manager
Ted the Border Terrier is Comtec’s office dog. When he’s not busy sleeping, you’ll find Ted enjoying a big fuss from the team or crunching away on his favourite snack, a carrot. Ted likes to make sure we’re all busy at work and so may occasionally pop his ears up on a Zoom call to check everyone is doing okay.
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