Brian Bickford is the founder of UN Language Services.

Having earned a Bachelor of Arts in French & Spanish from the University of Western Ontario, Brian embarked on a freelancing career before founding Pendleton Translations in 2005. Over time, the company evolved into PTL Global, achieving ISO certification and garnering prestigious awards.

Drawing from the rich experience and knowledge gained from his initial venture, Brian established UN Language Services in 2019 with a singular objective: assisting others in overcoming language barriers.

Brianhas earned notable achievements include being honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Mississauga Board of Trade in 2008.

Joachim (Joe) Lépine is the president of LION Translation Academy.

He holds a bachelor's degree in translation and a master's degree in education, and has translated for prestigious clients across Europe and North America.

For the past 15 years, Joe has been an influential educator, teaching at major universities and training for organizations including NATO, the United Nations, and the European Commission.

His mission in life is to help translators thrive in every area of their practice thanks to transformative training that makes a real difference in their lives.