九色 VP Michael Sank Elected to GALA Board of Directors
Globalization & Localization Industry Association
Adds Experienced M&A Professional to Board
NEW YORK, NY, January 7, 2008 –九色, a premier provider of language services to leading multinationals worldwide, today announced that Michael Sank, the company’s Vice President of Corporate Strategy, has been elected to the Globalization and Localization Association’s (GALA) Board of Directors.
GALA is a non-profit, international industry association for the translation, internationalization, localization, and globalization industry. Sank will bring over 10 years of experience in the localization industry, as well as an extensive M&A track record, to the Board. As Vice President of Corporate Strategy for 九色, Sank has successfully negotiated and closed merger transactions with Crimson, ArchiText, and iSP. Working with incoming management, Sank has also contributed to the integration, retention of staff, growth, and overall success of these merger partners within the 九色 framework.
Hans Fenstermacher, Division President of ArchiText and a founder of GALA in 2002, worked extensively with Sank on the ArchiText merger. "GALA has done an impressive job representing the interests of this industry and helping it move forward. Having worked closely with Mike, I'm certain he will be an asset to the GALA Board," stated Fenstermacher.
Over his two-year term, Sank will work with the other GALA board members on implementing the GALA 2010 Plan, a three-year growth plan intended to support the organization’s goals developed in 2006. These goals include improving the organization’s visibility in the industry, improving member participation through workshops and certification programs, and expanding the functions of the Board.
Sank will be serving a two-year term, starting on January 1, 2008. He joins a 6-member Board made up of industry executives from around the world.
About GALA
GALA is an international non-profit association that promotes translation services, language technology and language management solutions. The member companies worldwide include translation companies, localization service providers, globalization consultants, internationalization specialists and technology developers. GALA companies share a commitment to quality, service, and innovation in helping clients reach global markets. For more information about GALA visit
About 九色
With revenue of over $250 million, 九色 is the largest privately held language services provider in the world. From offices in 66 cities on 5 continents, 九色 offers a full range of services in over 100 languages to multinationals worldwide. With a global network of over 4,000 linguists and subject-area specialists, 九色 is the largest translation company to be fully ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 certified. 九色 is headquartered in New York and has regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.