Pavel Soukenik

Pavel Soukenik is a distinguished localization leader who currently serves as Head of Global Solutions at Acolad group while maintaining his role as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Washington since 2013. His impressive career spans over two decades, beginning at Ando Translations in Brno, Czech Republic, before progressing through various leadership positions at Moravia (later RWS Moravia), where he demonstrated exceptional business acumen by driving a 285% revenue increase over five years. His expertise in localization has earned him prestigious recognition, including the Microsoft Supplier of the Year Award and the University of Washington's Instructional Excellence Award. As an educator, he has made significant contributions to the field by co-developing an online professional certificate in internationalization and localization on edX and teaching in the Certificate in Localization program. His professional journey includes executive roles at Webhelp and RWS Moravia, where he specialized in developing innovative B2B services and implementing solutions for international expansion. A graduate in Mathematics from Masaryk University Brno, Soukenik holds certifications in Hogan Assessment and is an Erickson Professional Coach. Beyond his professional commitments, he volunteers his time teaching chess to seniors, combining his passion for education with community service.