Mary Gilbey

Managing Director, Anglia Translations Ltd Expertise: Translation management, global communications, cross-cultural operations Education: BA (Hons) French & Spanish from Newcastle University Highlights: - 20+ years’ experience in international business and language services - Managing Director of Anglia Translations Ltd since 2016 - Cambridgeshire Chambers Global Awards Winner 2018 - UK Enterprise Awards Winner 2023 – Best Translation & Interpretation Agency, Cambridgeshire - ISO 9001:2015 certified - Active member of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce Experience: Mary has been passionate about languages and culture for as long as she can remember. Her enthusiasm for cross-cultural communication naturally evolved into a career spanning more than two decades in translation and international business. Before joining Anglia Translations Ltd in 2014, Mary held a variety of international roles, from European Operations in the French market to logistics, customer service, and Account management across Scandinavia, Benelux and the UK. This experience gave her a deep understanding of how language and culture shape global business success. Under her friendly yet strategic leadership, Anglia Translations has grown into one of the UK’s most trusted language service providers, delivering expert translation, interpreting, and localisation in over 50 languages, as well as being ATC accredited members, Direct Selling Association Supplier members and ISO 9001:2015 certified. Mary has championed innovation within Anglia Translations, introducing AI-assisted translation alongside human expertise to maintain the company’s hallmark precision and quality. Mary’s approachable leadership style, combined with her hands-on experience, has earned Anglia Translations a strong reputation for reliability, warmth, and excellence. Education: Mary holds a BA (Hons) in French and Spanish from Newcastle University. Living and working in France ,Spain, Israel & New Zealand, along with travelling across South America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, deepened her understanding of cultural nuance and the power of global connection. These are insights she applies to ensure every translation captures not just the words, but the true meaning and intent behind them, maintaining the highest standards of linguistic quality. Mary is committed to continuous professional growth and regularly participates in industry conferences with the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) and EU ATC, AI and translation innovation forums, and collaborative projects through the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce. Values & Work Ethic: Mary believes that great translation is as much about people as it is about language. Her approach is guided by Anglia’s values: quality, connection, collaboration, and long-term relationships. She’s passionate about bridging cultural gaps, promoting unity in diversity, and supporting the community through CSR initiatives, including Translation Without Borders and The Angels Foundation. Mary encourages her team to give back through volunteering, pro bono work, and community support, creating meaningful impact both locally and globally. Beyond Work: Outside the office, Mary is always active, whether that be running, yoga, the gym or getting involved in the netballing community. She loves travelling, food, and spending quality time with her family and friends. For Mary, success is about balance, combining ambition with empathy, professionalism with kindness, and always leading with integrity and optimism.