Tech Visionary Stéphane Cinguino Takes Over as Acolad’s Chief AI & Technology Officer

Tech Visionary Stéphane Cinguino Takes Over as Acolad’s Chief AI & Technology Officer

  • Tech-industry veteran Cinguino joins Acolad to drive the group’s ambitious AI strategy, ushering in the next era of innovation
  • Former CTO Frédéric Queudret steps down and takes a consultancy stance for continued support to the group

27 August 2024 – Acolad, the global leader in content and language solutions, is announcing the appointment of renowned tech heavyweight Stéphane Cinguino as its new Chief AI & Technology Officer. Cinguino will spearhead the next phase of the company’s technology and innovation initiatives, including the continued implementation of Acolad's visionary AI strategy. This appointment follows the departure of Frédéric Queudret, who will maintain a consulting relationship with Acolad.

With a distinguished track record of delivering innovative, cutting-edge enterprise SaaS products across diverse industries such as Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR, Cinguino joins Acolad at a pivotal moment. The rapid advancements in generative AI are reshaping conversations and strategies within the content and language services industry. "Change brings challenges, but it also unlocks immense opportunities," said Cinguino about his new role. "This era of innovation demands agility, collaboration, and speed—qualities I’m deeply passionate about. I am confident that Acolad is uniquely positioned to harness the power of AI in tandem with human expertise, enabling us to deliver faster, higher-quality, and more integrated solutions to the market."

As Acolad continues to lead in AI innovation, Bertrand Gstalder, CEO of Acolad, emphasized the vital role of the group’s R&D teams in the company’s achievements. “Acolad has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of the AI revolution, thanks to the relentless efforts and expertise of our dedicated tech teams." said Bertrand Gstalder, CEO of Acolad. "We are building on a very solid foundation, contributing not only to our customers' success but also to the advancement of the content and language services industry as a whole. Stéphane Cinguino, with his recognized leadership and vision, is the perfect addition to help us realize our ambitious vision."

 

A defining moment for Acolad

Building on recent advancements in generative AI technology and its integration with human expertise, Acolad is leading the AI-driven transformation in the content and language services space. With Stéphane Cinguino's arrival the company is set to embark on several transformative initiatives that promise to further revolutionize the market and solidify Acolad's standing as a thought leader and dominant player.

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About Acolad 

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995 the group is present in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, with over 1.700 employees supported by a network of +20.000 linguists around the world.  www.acolad.com