NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2016 – TransPerfect, the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions, today announced that it has been named to the list of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Companies by the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and American Express. This is the sixth consecutive year that TransPerfect has received this honor.
To qualify for the ranking, businesses are required to be privately held, woman-owned/led, and have reached revenue of at least $2M in 2015. All eligible companies were ranked according to a sales growth formula that combines percentage and absolute growth—from this list, the 50 fastest were selected.
“We are thrilled to have been selected by the Women Presidents’ Organization and American Express as one of the 50 fastest-growing women-owned companies,” stated TransPerfect Co-CEO Liz Elting. “It is a privilege to be a part of a thriving community of women-led businesses and to serve as an example for female entrepreneurs of the next generation.”
Co-CEO Phil Shawe added, “To be recognized by the WPO for the sixth consecutive year is truly an honor. Earning this distinction is a testament to our company’s rapid and continuing growth, and we’re proud to be included in such fantastic company.”
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) is the premier membership organization for women presidents, CEOs, and managing directors of privately held multimillion-dollar companies. Through global, confidential, and collaborative peer-learning groups, the WPO accelerates business growth, enhances competitiveness, and promotes economic security.
About TransPerfect
With annual revenues of more than $500 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 3,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect’s GlobalLink® Product Suite to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.