Jonny Bates

Jonny Bates is an accomplished sales and business development executive with extensive experience in the translation and localization industry. Currently serving as Chief Revenue Officer at Empower Translate since October 2022, Jonny leads revenue growth for a tech-forward agency specializing in market research. Prior to this role, Jonny worked at Global Lingo for a decade, advancing from Strategic Account Manager to Americas Sales Director, successfully establishing the company's presence in the US and achieving notable revenue growth. Earlier positions include Business Development Manager at Applied Language Solutions and various sales roles at Software Box Ltd, with a strong foundation in Business Management from Newcastle University.