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
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
Head of Finance
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 Client 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…
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…
Daniel Jacob
Head of Client Delivery
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…
Helly Newton
Senior Finance Assistant
Helly is Senior Finance Assistant at Comtec, handling all our client invoicing and payments and providing holiday cover. 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…
Nina Baldwin
Senior Client Delivery 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…
Sarah Eames
Senior Client Delivery 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…
Andy McAlister
Key Client Delivery 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…
Karolina Janas
Key Client Delivery Manager
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…
Phoebe Colwell
Client Partnerships Executive
As a Client Partnerships Executive, Phoebe works closely alongside our clients here at Comtec, building great relationships with them and ensuring we are giving them the highest possible standard of service. Read More…
Emma Brittain
Key Client Partnerships Manager
A seasoned international businessperson, Emma has spent much of her career working amongst a breadth of cultures. Read More…
Olivia Benison
Client Partnerships Executive
A true language fanatic, Olivia studied French and German at Lancaster University. Read More…
Martyna Pankiewicz
Client Delivery Executive
A dab hand at all things languages, Martyna has mastered English, Polish and French and is in the process of learning her personal cultural favourite: Italian. Read More…
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