Acolad Expands Team with Top Industry Talent

We are happy to announce the strategic addition of Pavel Soukenik and Mark Kelly to our leadership team. Both veterans of the language industry, Soukenik and Kelly bring unparalleled expertise and innovative vision to Acolad. This move underscores our commitment to reinforce our market position and drive forward our mission of delivering exceptional solutions to clients worldwide.

With Soukenik joining as Head of Global Solutions and Kelly taking over Account Management in Ireland, Acolad will be leveraging their extensive expertise in the industry to bolster our leading position and drive growth in key areas.

"We are thrilled to welcome Pavel and Mark," said Gráinne Maycock, Chief Revenue Officer at Acolad. "Their extensive experience and proven track records in the language industry are invaluable assets that will help propel our strategic expansion and enhance our ability to deliver cutting-edge language solutions. "

Driving Growth

In the last few months, Acolad has welcomed several highly sought after professionals into key leadership roles, while also investing in internal mobility initiatives and upskilling programs to maximize the potential of our existing talent.

"It’s amazing to be joining such a passionate and talented team," said Pavel Soukenik, on his new assignment as Head of Global Solutions. "Acolad is renowned for its expertise and innovative approach in the language services industry, so it’s very exciting to contribute to the group’s success and help shape the future of language and content solutions with a focus on scalable, AI-enhanced offerings."

Mark Kelly, now leading our customer portfolio in Ireland,  added, “I am eager to contribute to the company's success by building strong client relationships and driving growth in the Irish market. It’s an exciting time to be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, and I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to achieve our strategic objectives."

Soukenik and Kelly's appointments reflect Acolad's dedication to maintaining its position at the forefront of the industry and the commitment to driving innovation and growth. As the company continues to expand its capabilities and invest in its talent, these strategic hires will play a crucial role in achieving the group’s ambitious goals and delivering exceptional value to our clients worldwide. Acolad looks forward to the impactful contributions of its new leaders and the continued success that their experience and vision will bring.