General Manager Americas & Asia, VSI Los Angeles

In 2025, Alex continued to advance English-language dubbing while nurturing new talent. As General Manager of VSI Los Angeles, he leads a state-of-the-art facility and oversees Group Sales and Operations across the Americas and Asia, helping elevate the localisation industry as U.S. audiences increasingly embrace global content.

Director, Accessibility, Deluxe Media Inc.

Anna has been a consistent voice in the localization industry and a leader in accessibility. Her vision to make content accessible for blind and deaf communities is unmatched. While known for operations leadership, she deserves recognition for driving industry-wide change and setting standards others now follow across the global industry.

Chief Business Officer, TansPerfect

Barnaby Wass is Chief Business Officer at TransPerfect, driving growth with a focus on new services. He launched Media & Entertainment in 2019, scaling it to $120M revenue through global expansion, strategic acquisitions, and proprietary cloud-based production technology supporting end-to-end media creation and localization solutions.

Managing Director, Saran Digital Studios

Holding up the industry standards in Turkey with a touch of projecting ethical workflows on AI dubbing for talents.

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, 3Play Media

In 2025, Chris Antunes advanced global media accessibility by redefining how localization, compliance, and technology work together. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of 3Play Media, he enabled faster, compliant, high-quality localization at scale, helping studios meet global accessibility standards without compromising creativity or cultural nuance.

EVP & GM of Localization & Fulfillment Services, Deluxe Media Inc.

In 2025, Chris continued redefining best-in-class localization at Deluxe. He led global transformation through technology-enabled workflows, expanded operations across Asia and Europe, unified creative and technical teams, and strengthened Deluxe’s position as a trusted partner to leading studios.

CEO, Iyuno

David has shown visionary leadership as CEO of Iyuno, driving meaningful AI innovation. By championing artificial intelligence projects, he led the launch of Sub.X, an AI-powered subtitling platform that advances speed, scalability, and quality, setting a new benchmark for how technology enhances localization services across global markets.

Senior Program Manager, Plint

Gisele distinguished herself this year through her drive for outstanding results and strong advocacy for audiovisual translators. A linguist by training, she brings deep insight into language and culture to her leadership. Her impact was recognized when she was named one of SUBTLE’s 2024 AVT Heroes of the Year.

Vice President, Media, Entertainment & Interactive Gaming, TransPerfect Media

Jacques Barreau’s career bridges music, technology, and language. Trained in electro-acoustic music, he developed innovative sound theories later applied to global dubbing. He now drives AI-powered localization innovation at TransPerfect, shaping Media Studio and founding the TransPerfect Dubbing Academy with a unique, musical approach to voice and performance.

CEO, Visual Data Media Services

As CEO, John has led the company with steady direction through market challenges, securing industry recognition along the way.

Chairman of the Board, IDC Digital

As founder of IDC, Marcy leads a global team of creative linguists, engineers, and accessibility innovators delivering content in 80+ languages. Her vision has built a culture rooted in precision, speed, and inclusion, expanding access through dubbing, captioning, audio description, sign language, and IDC’s new ASL studio.

Chief of Staff, Iyuno

As Chief of Staff, Nick Mills ensures alignment across Iyuno’s global operations, translating strategy into execution. With over 30 years of media industry experience, he guides priorities and oversees complex initiatives. His strategic insight and disciplined approach help maintain organizational focus and support Iyuno’s long-term growth and objectives.

Chief Revenue Officer, Iyuno

With extensive experience in entertainment and localization, Nicky McBride leads Iyuno’s commercial strategy. She drives growth by strengthening global partnerships, developing new business, and aligning regional priorities. Her collaborative leadership elevates client relationships and operations, and she actively represents Iyuno at industry forums, sharing insights on partnership, innovation, and localization.

Founder and CEO, VSI Group

Norman Dawood founded VSI over 35 years ago, growing it into a leading global localization company with studios across five continents. Built without external investment, VSI thrives on quality and partnership. Returning to active leadership in 2024, Norman is guiding the company’s next phase through technology, AI innovation, and talent.

VP of Media Technology, TransPerfect Media

Paulette Pantoja founded Blu Digital Group and transformed it into a global leader in digital media technology. Following Blu’s 2025 merger with TransPerfect, she drives AI and automation strategy across media operations. Known for visionary leadership, she continues redefining the media supply chain through innovation, scale, and operational excellence.

Deputy Vice President- Content Localization, Prime Focus Technologies

With over a decade of experience, Rupali Soni leads global content localization with a focus on empowerment, innovation, and inclusion. At Prime Focus Technologies, she scales operations through AI-driven workflows while championing diversity and accessibility, strengthening quality, efficiency, and inclusivity for leading global content owners.

COO, Visual Data Media Services

Simon supports and drives Visual Data and EVA’s global operations across localization and media services.

CEO, TVT Media

Under Simon's leadership, TVT has continued to grow its reputation for delivering best-in-class localization services, especially in APAC.

Managing Director, EMEA, VSI Berlin

Ulrike Schubert was recently promoted to Managing Director for EMEA, overseeing VSI’s European studios and Middle East affiliates. She led the successful Berlin expansion, increasing capacity while preserving quality. Focused on creative excellence and operational efficiency, Ulrike continues to strengthen VSI’s regional presence and drive growth.

Deputy CEO, VSI London

Since becoming Deputy CEO in 2024, William has driven VSI’s innovation through AI-enabled workflows that improve speed and efficiency. Leading with empathy and empowerment, he fosters a collaborative, solution-focused culture. He also supports industry dialogue as acting EGA vice president, co-hosting events and contributing to discussions on AI and talent contracts.

Managing Director, Mexico City, VSI Mexico City

As Managing Director of VSI Mexico City, Alejandra has built one of the most trusted hubs for Latin American Spanish localization. She leads high-demand operations, strengthens studio partnerships, advances automation, and champions anime, accessibility, and talent development while actively advocating for Mexico’s localization industry.

Head, Kenya & Nigeria, TransPerfect Media

Caroline is an experienced media executive with over 25 years in television and audio production. At TransPerfect Media, she leads operations in Kenya and Nigeria, delivering culturally precise localization. A strong advocate for Africa’s creative economy, she supports talent development, policy initiatives, and industry growth across the continent.

EVP, Americas Operations, Iyuno

Chris Carey provides steady leadership across Iyuno’s Americas operations, strengthening regional capabilities through major expansion. He oversaw the integration of a new Brazil office, the opening of the São Paulo facility, the launch of Iyuno’s Burbank headquarters, and the upgrade of dubbing studios in Mexico City, enhancing global service capacity.

Projects Director, Operations, Iyuno

Claudia Stosno is recognized for her dedication, problem-solving mindset, and reliability. As Projects Director, Operations, she tackles challenges with focus and collaboration, driving results across teams. Organized, proactive, and dependable, Claudia is a trusted partner and a key contributor to Iyuno’s operational success.

Managing Director, VSI Sao Paulo

In 2025, Debora Arima streamlined workflows at VSI Vox Mundi, driving greater efficiency, new client acquisition, and high-profile projects. She continued investing in diverse talent through auditions and training, strengthening authentic Brazilian voice representation, while fostering collaboration across the global VSI Group.

General Manager, Poland, TransPerfect Media

Edyta is an accomplished senior manager with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence and growth. She has built a high-performing team and strong global partnerships, delivering award-winning Polish localizations. Her leadership is defined by vision, consistency, and a deep commitment to creative and production excellence.

Director of Systems and Strategic Transformation, VSI London

As Director of Systems and Strategic Transformation, Esther leads VSI’s Global Client Operations and drives the modernization of project management and media workflows. She has built a global operations team, implemented new technologies, and enhanced efficiency and service excellence. In 2025, she successfully delivered a major system rollout without client disruption.

VP, APAC Localization, Deluxe Media Inc.

Gina Chang exemplifies operational leadership as Vice President of APAC Localization. She has built a world-class team delivering high-quality subtitling and dubbing through smarter workflows and faster turnarounds. Leading with trust and clarity, Gina fosters accountability, collaboration, and creative pride, consistently elevating both her teams and their work.

Senior Program Manager, Plint

In 2025, Gisele made a significant impact through her exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Her contributions led to measurable improvements in team performance, project outcomes, and organizational growth. By consistently going above and beyond, she not only inspired their peers but also set a new standard for success and collaboration.

Head, Cape Town, TransPerfect Media

With over 26 years in global media, she brings a deep passion for storytelling and team building to the localization industry. Having worked with leading African and global broadcasters, she focuses on sustainable growth, skills development, and innovation—championing people, partnerships, and an AI-driven future for Africa’s creative economy.

Director of Operations Services, difuze

Isabelle Favreau, Director of Operations Services at difuze, is recognized for her strategic vision and leadership. She oversees global localization operations while advancing technical infrastructure, including Dolby Atmos workflows and responsible AI integration. Balancing innovation, efficiency, and creativity, Isabelle strengthens client satisfaction and anchors difuze’s leadership in Canada.

Global Operations Manager, Media Solutions, TransPerfect Media

Managing daily operations and merger integrations at TransPerfect Media, Jakob has driven strong, profitable growth. He focuses on scalability and optimization while preserving creativity, local engagement, and accessibility. With innovation and technology at the core, Jakob advances hybrid solutions and AI-assisted workflows that deliver increasing value to clients.

Director of Marketing Localisation, VSI London

As Director of Marketing Localisation at VSI, Lukas oversees global accounts and operations across key studios worldwide. In 2025, he advanced AI-enabled workflows, strengthened delivery models, and expanded teams in the US and Brazil, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and creative consistency in multilingual marketing localization.

Managing Director, Germany, EVA Localisation

In 2025 Martina was instrumental in doubling the capacity of EVA Germany through a strategic acquisition. She has established EVA as a premium provider for high end features and television.

COO, Adapt Global Studios

Matteo Natale is driving localization innovation by combining advanced AI technologies with global human expertise. Drawing on leadership roles at Deluxe, Vubiquity, Prime Focus, and IDC, he has helped scale services for major studios. At Adapt Global, he leads AI-enabled operational models that are setting new standards across the localization industry.

Supervising Dubbing Producer, US Studio Operations, Iyuno

As a Supervising Dubbing Producer, Rachael expertly manages English Dubbing production teams at Iyuno’s expanded 10-studio HQ in Burbank. Rachael embodies Iyuno’s commitment to excellence and on-time delivery of dubbed content of the highest quality

GM, Content Localization, Prime Focus Technologies

With nearly two decades at Prime Focus Technologies, S. Ramgopal drives large-scale localization with precision and people-first leadership. He transformed operations into a premium, end-to-end localization model, championed AI-enabled workflows, and built scalable, high-quality programs that elevate delivery, innovation, and client trust across global markets.

COO, Visual Data Media Services

Simon has continued to drive growth in localization and media services through Visual Data and EVA's global operations since his promotion to COO. He has a 25+ year career with positions at Fox, Warner Brothers, Technicolor, and Ascent Media.

VP, Service Delivery, Iyuno

Thomas Sinclair leads Iyuno’s service delivery with a steady, solutions-focused approach. He combines practical expertise with patience and consistency, building trust through collaboration and follow-through. Known for his quiet dedication, Thomas supports teams across departments and delivers reliable leadership that strengthens operations and long-term client partnerships.

Country Manager, Brazil, Iyuno

As Country Manager for Iyuno Brazil, Wendel Bezerra leads rapid growth in São Paulo with a focus on operational excellence and creative innovation. A renowned voice actor, he bridges artistry and operations, fostering local talent, expanding capacity, and delivering high-quality productions while giving back to inspire future dubbing professionals.

Senior Vice President, Global Account Management, Deluxe Media Inc.

Aaron demonstrated strategic leadership and innovation during a pivotal period for the media industry. By guiding OTT and studio partners through workflow transformation, he delivered measurable efficiencies while protecting creative quality, strengthening partnerships, and expanding collaboration across the global content production and distribution ecosystem.

Global Director, Account Management, VSI Los Angeles

With over 11 years in localization, Aga Halpern is known for building trusted, long-term client partnerships. As Global Director for Account Management, she expanded leadership across the US and Europe in 2025, driving account growth and service expansion while ensuring quality, brand integrity, and client-focused delivery.

VP Global Accounts, EMEA, Deluxe Media Inc.

Leading strategic client management across EMEA, Andrew partners with global entertainment brands at Deluxe to deliver impactful localization solutions. In 2025, he focused on expanding into new markets, strengthening client relationships, and helping shape the future of localization in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Senior Business Development Director, TransPerfect Media

With nearly 20 years in media localization, Andy brings deep industry experience from SDI Media and Iyuno. Joining TransPerfect Media this year, he helps strengthen the company’s position as a leading localization and digital media provider, forging strong client relationships and delivering value-driven solutions that drive success.

Director Business Development, Media & Entertainment, TransPerfect Media

Annika brings 30 years of industry experience and has driven significant regional growth. Over the past year, she expanded TransPerfect Media’s presence across the Nordics and the Netherlands, building strong teams and client partnerships. Known for her problem-solving mindset and hands-on leadership, she consistently turns challenges into successful, trust-building outcomes.

Senior Director, Business Development, APAC, Deluxe Media Inc.

Carl Cheng is a results-driven commercial leader who transformed Deluxe’s business development into a high-performing, client-focused organization. He expanded global studio partnerships, secured multi-market opportunities, and drove profitable growth through strategic vision, disciplined execution, and strong cross-functional collaboration aligned with customer success.

Head of Sales, Plint

With over 20 years in localization and media production, Carlo DeCianti is known for thoughtful, collaborative leadership. As Head of Sales at Plint, he translates complex technology into meaningful client solutions, embracing innovation to build smarter, more connected localization offerings and lasting partnerships worldwide.

Director, Business Development, TransPerfect Media

Danielle has led growth at TransPerfect Media for eight years, advancing North America sales and global initiatives. This year, she supported major launches and the Blu Digital Group integration, expanding end-to-end services. Her collaborative approach and thoughtful AI adoption help clients reach broader audiences and strengthen TransPerfect Media’s global impact.

SVP, Client Solutions, IDC Digital

During a turbulent period for the entertainment industry, Daniela combined best practices, human expertise, and technology to help studios revive catalog content. By reimagining restoration with scalable, cost-effective solutions, she expanded global access to legacy IP. She also serves as Chair of the DEG SEC Catalog Restoration Subcommittee.

Director, Business Development Middle East & Africa, TransPerfect Media

Alongside overseeing African operations at TransPerfect Media across Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Morocco, Jacques has built strong partnerships with leading producers across the continent. His goal is to help African creators reach wider audiences through multilingual localization, delivering dubbing and subtitling in international and key African languages.

Account Director, Iyuno

Jade Law is an extremely dedicated team leader known for her tireless work ethic and constant drive for excellence and continuous improvement. She is a source of inspiration for her team and colleagues, motivating them with her enthusiasm and positive outlook, and has quickly established herself as a trusted partner and "go-to" rockstar who consistently produces results, particularly with major clients like Disney.

VP, Account Management, Iyuno

As VP, Account Management, James Puttock supports Iyuno’s ongoing partnerships with global clients. He plays a key role in managing day-to-day client engagement and ensuring projects are delivered smoothly. With extensive industry experience, James provides structure and consistency within the client relations function, helping to maintain alignment across teams and regions.

Director, Business Development, TransPerfect Media

Karim has been instrumental in strengthening collaboration across regions and driving sustainable growth. Through his strategic approach to business development, pricing, and client relations, he has helped position the company for continued success and operational excellence. His leadership has fostered stronger alignment among teams and reinforced TransPerfect Media’s reputation as a trusted global partner in the localization industry.

Business Development Manager, Marketing localisation, VSI London

Since joining VSI in January, Lucy has driven growth in the Marketing Localisation team by building strong client partnerships and expanding services into new markets. She has led successful multilingual pitches and brought a fresh, people-first approach that fosters collaboration, innovation, and culturally effective localization solutions.

SVP Global Localisation, Visual Data Media Services

Enhancing the global leadership team with a refreshed business development outlook with insight on localisation market strategies and steering the direction of growth in this sector

SVP, Business Development, Asia, Iyuno

Michael Tang brings years of experience in media and localization to his role in business development at Iyuno. He plays a key part in cultivating relationships with both new and existing clients, identifying opportunities that align with their evolving needs. Michael’s relationship-driven approach and deep understanding of the industry help strengthen Iyuno’s presence in key APAC markets.

Director, Sound & Vision Studios Pvt. Ltd.

Mohit Shetty works tirelessly to ensure seamless operations across all locations of SVS. He fosters strong relationships with global clients, develops and executes strategic plans, identifies business expansion opportunities, builds infrastructure, stays current with industry trends, and leads a high-performing team through collaborative leadership.

VP, Account Management, Iyuno

With more than two decades at Iyuno, Olivier Christmann has shown exceptional commitment and integrity. He is trusted by clients for his steady judgment and long-term partnership, consistently expanding Iyuno’s client network while ensuring high-quality service. Olivier’s reliability and relationship-driven approach make him a respected presence across the localization industry.

SVP, Global Client Experience, Deluxe Media Inc.

Renae Batty exemplifies client-centered leadership as SVP of Global Client Experience at Deluxe. In 2025, she drove transformative growth, strengthened client partnerships, and guided technology adoption with empathy. A strong advocate for accessibility, she expanded inclusive services, helping more audiences experience content while building teams, trust, and long-term value.

Director of Content Partnership, IDC Digital

Scott Carroll was recently named Director of Content Partnership at IDC, marking his 24th year with the company. In 2025, he oversaw rapid growth in Dialogue and Pivot List production, doubling output year over year, while continuing to pursue new business opportunities and co-host the “Pop Ranks” podcast.

Product Manager, OOONA Tools, OOONA

Alex Yoffe is Product Manager of OOONA Tools, where he has driven platform innovation for over a decade. In 2025, he led the launch of Multilingual QC, addressing high-volume subtitle quality challenges with faster, more accurate workflows. His user-first, technical approach continues to set benchmarks in media localization technology.

Managing Director, TransPerfect Media

Benjamin leads the film restoration and post-production departments at TransPerfect Studios France. His expertise across both digital and photochemical processes has positioned the French lab as a key player in Europe.

Chief Technology Officer, 3Play Media

As Chief Technology Officer at 3Play Media, Dan Caddigan applies AI and machine learning to solve localization’s toughest challenges. In 2025, he advanced scalable, compliance-ready workflows and breakthroughs in multilingual AI audio description, blending automation with human review to set new technology standards for accessibility and global content distribution.

VP, Studio Technology & Security, Iyuno

With 20+ years of experience in media technologies and studio engineering, I currently lead the global strategy at Iyuno for Studio Technologies, Site Security, and Studios Build-Out delivering secure, future-ready infrastructures that support technical and operational excellence, and enable global scalability across our dubbing network.

Global Director of Information Security and Data Protection, Iyuno

Danilo Enriquez has played a key role in strengthening Iyuno’s security-first culture. Through deep expertise and attention to detail, he advanced information security practices across teams and regions, aligned operations with ISO 27001 standards, and ensured security remains a core priority throughout the organization.

Director of Technology and Innovation, VSI

Dimitri Konovalov is a visionary technologist with over 15 years in AI and machine learning. After pioneering AI-driven dubbing, he joined VSI in 2025 as Director of Technology and Innovation, strengthening operations with market-focused solutions and helping the industry navigate AI through thought leadership, talks, and workshops.

Executive Director Media Tech, TransPerfect Media

With over 35 years of experience in the technology industry, Eric leads TransPerfect Media’s localization platform. One of his most significant achievements this year was the launch of the new SaaS platforms, Media Central and Media Studio, which encompass the entire dubbing lifecycle—from adaptation to recording—across remote, in-studio, and hybrid settings.

X Products Director, Iyuno

James Han is driving innovation in localization through AI-powered solutions. As a key architect of Iyuno’s LSX platform, he helped develop Sub.X, balancing automation with creative and quality controls. His practical, forward-thinking approach makes advanced technology accessible and effective across real-world workflows, reshaping global storytelling.

Innovation Engineer, Plint

Karin Hedberg combines linguistic expertise with advanced knowledge of AI, data science, and machine learning to drive localization innovation. As Innovation Engineer at Plint, she has helped build next-generation automated solutions, including Plint SUB, transforming complex ideas into practical, scalable tools for global workflows.

CTO, Adapt

Kevin Munro is the technical visionary behind Adapt’s AI dubbing platform. Under his direction, Adapt launched Nuance, RealSync, and Resonance—industry-leading solutions for orchestration, lip re-animation, and voice enhancement. Together, these technologies advance AI dubbing while respecting and integrating traditional localization expertise.

Enterprise Technology Solutions Manager and Media Technical Consultant, TransPerfect Media

Matt bridges creativity and AI to transform content and media production. Partnering across sales, product, and engineering, he translates complex technology into business outcomes, contributing to over $100M in new revenue and advancing scalable audio and visual AI workflows for media and interactive entertainment.

Head of Technical Operations, Los Angeles, VSI Los Angeles

As Head of Technical Operations at VSI Los Angeles, Mike has driven innovation and growth in English dubbing. He leads with a focus on team development, technical excellence, and storytelling through sound, while advancing workflow automation, security, and next-generation audio systems to elevate efficiency and creative quality.

Senior Principal AI Scientist – AI & ML

Nagaraju Surisetty is a senior AI leader with deep expertise in generative AI and data science. Over the past year, he architected CLEAR Converse, a large-scale multi-agent AI platform transforming media and localization workflows through automation, hybrid search, and multimodal AI—delivering major gains in speed, scalability, and operational efficiency across enterprise media operations.

Audio Engineer, Video Editor, International Digital Centre, Inc. (IDC)

Paul Levin is a lead audio mixer and video editor who has worked on multiple projects, both long and short form throughout 2025. Paul has mixed the audio description for such titles as “Red Fish Blue Fish,” “Sesame Street,” and “Spongebob Squarepants” as well as designing & implementing technical workflows on IDC’s podcast & “ASL” departments.

Group Studio and Systems Director, VSI London

With over 30 years in media and localization, Pete is a key driver of technology and innovation at VSI. He leads secure, ethical AI integration, media orchestration solutions, and global studio strategy—empowering teams, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable value for clients across the localization industry.

Senior Vice President, Flawless

In 2025, Peter Busch drove transformative advances in content localization through his work at Flawless, expanding visually translated storytelling with TrueSync technology. He built scalable workflows and strategic partnerships, delivered industry-leading thought leadership, and helped establish visually dubbed content as a viable, cinematic standard. Peter continues to bridge technology and artistry, reshaping how stories reach global audiences.

Solutions Engineer, VSI Berlin

As a Solutions Engineer at VSI, Randolf bridges art and technology to advance localization workflows. He leads process optimization across the VSI Group, improving efficiency, transparency, and data flow, while supporting IT security. His solutions-driven approach blends technical expertise with a deep respect for the creative foundations of localization.

Director, Mastering and Emerging Technologies, International Digital Centre, Inc. (IDC)

As a digital media workflows veteran, Ryan has led secure automation initiatives, developed IDC’s Refine M.L. AI upres methodology, enhanced localization and timed-text quality, and helped ensure ongoing compliance with stringent security and industry standards.

Group Chief Technology Officer, VSI Los Angeles

Scott Rose brings 35 years of experience delivering transformative localization technology for global media owners. As CTO of VSI, he leads innovation, AI initiatives, and enterprise automation, driving efficiency and security across workflows. He takes greatest pride in the positive impact he has had on the careers of those he has mentored throughout the industry.

Director, Product, Localization, Deluxe Media Inc

Vidya leads localization product development with a rare blend of technical excellence and people-centered leadership. In 2025, she advanced next-generation localization tools integrating MT, ASR, and TTS, improving efficiency, quality, and accessibility at scale. A dedicated mentor, Vidya continues to shape innovation and global storytelling across the industry.

Systems and Tooling Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Alexis oversees the implementation of new technology and tools for Amazon MGM Studios Localization team.

Head of Language Programs & Creative, Amazon MGM Studios

Catherine Sutton is a seasoned localization and creative operations leader with over 25 years of experience across Technicolor and DreamWorks. She has built and scaled global localization services, expanded international portfolios, and driven strategic growth through deep expertise in foreign-language workflows, distribution pipelines, and technology integration.

Head of Language Operations, Hearst Networks EMEA

Delphine leads Hearst Networks EMEA’s initiative to explore and deploy AI in localization. With a clear vision, she balances commercial pressures and quality, conducting multiple POCs, testing operating models, and successfully migrating eight languages to AI-assisted subtitling and dubbing workflows.

Head of Localization Operations, Amazon MGM Studios

Derek Heeren has emerged as a visionary leader in advancing accessibility and localization at Amazon MGM Studios. He has scaled inclusive services worldwide, ensuring equal access for diverse audiences while embedding accessibility as a core operational priority. In 2025, he strengthened consistency, cultural relevance, and quality across markets—positioning inclusion as a strategic driver of growt

Head of Global Localization, Amazon MGM Studios

Erick oversees the team managing localization of all Amazon MGM Studios originals and branded licensed shows.

Localization Manager, Moonbug Entertainment

Gill Rose is a highly skilled localisation manager with deep experience across linear, SVOD, AVOD, and podcast content, leading international dubbing and subtitling in 26+ languages while driving content management, workflow optimization, and project excellence at Moonbug Entertainment.

Lionsgate, Executive Vice President & Global Head of Content Operations

Gray Ainsworth is an accomplished leader in creative content and distribution, with deep expertise across post-production, localization, and digital cinema services. Spanning 17 years at a major studio and 14 years at a global media services company, he has led sales, operations, product, and account teams—driving growth, transformation, and next-generation media workflows.

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Executive Director

Kelly Bouchey is a seasoned Digital Technology and Operations executive with deep experience across Sony, Warner Bros., and Verizon. She has led global operations for a $500M+ EST/VOD business, driven supply-chain standards, reduced costs, and delivered large-scale digital transformation within the evolving distribution ecosystem.

Head of Localization Management, Amazon MGM Studios

Lance oversees the team managing the day to day project management of localization for all Amazon MGM Studios originals and branded licensed shows.

Accessibility Manager, Localization Operations, Amazon MGM Studios

Margo Tone has shown exceptional leadership in advancing accessibility and localization at Amazon MGM Studios. By embedding accessibility into core workflows, she has helped scale high-quality inclusive content worldwide, breaking down barriers for underserved audiences and strengthening the studio’s role as a trusted global localization and distribution partner.

Language Producer, Italy, Amazon MGM Studios

Miriam Giuliano has continued to push for highest creative quality of Amazon MGM Studios product with her consistent support of local territory talent.

Language Producer, Germany, Amazon MGM Studios

Monika continues to push for creative excellence with her support of localization partners and new dubbing talent in Germany.

Language Producer, CSP, Amazon MGM Studios

Pedro's commitment to creative quality is reflected by his ongoing development of new localization talent and resources in his territory.

Language Producer, IN, Amazon MGM Studios

Reshma's commitment to creative quality is reflected in her support and development of new localization talent and resources in her territory.

VP, Global Brand Protection, DreamWorks Animation

Scott McCarty is a leader in global localization at DreamWorks Animation. In 2025, he advanced culturally authentic storytelling through initiatives such as Māori- and Cherokee-language dubs, championed ethical use of AI, and strengthened cross-functional collaboration to expand DreamWorks’ global reach while honoring linguistic and cultural diversity.

Amazon Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Senior Localization Program Manager

Sean Durkin brings over 14 years of media experience to Amazon Prime Video, where he leads a global localization partner ecosystem delivering premium multilingual content at scale. Previously at Netflix, he built foundational dubbing partner frameworks and data-driven KPIs, helping transform global localization workflows and drive efficiency and accessibility.

Vice President, International Post Production, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Stephen Rush is a seasoned post-production executive with deep expertise in global dubbing, subtitling, and international versioning across 40+ languages. He leads financial, operational, technical, and creative efforts, driving workflow innovation and efficiency while shaping world-class standards for theatrical, television, and home entertainment releases.

Language Producer, FR, Amazon MGM Studios

Sylvain's commitment to creative quality is reflected in his support and development of new localization talent and resources in his territory.

Head of Localization, BBC

Vanessa Lecomte leads BBC Studios’ language operations across 40+ languages, managing a multi-million-pound budget. She drives quality and savings through strong localization expertise, operational efficiencies, strategic RFPs, rate negotiation, and thoughtful adoption of new technologies.

Vice President, International Distribution Client Services: Supply Chain Management, Film & TV, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Zeb Buchanan is a visionary Studio Executive at Sony, driving innovation across media operations and global distribution. By leveraging emerging technologies and cross-team collaboration, he streamlines workflows, reduces costs, and accelerates high-quality content delivery worldwide.