The Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA), a leading organization driving innovation and excellence in the entertainment localization industry, has announced its 2024 Top 100 Professionals in Localization. We are proud to share that three key leaders from XL8 have been honored: CEO Tim Jung, CRO(Chief Revenue Officer) Josh Pine, and Senior Vice President (SVP)of Customer Success and Operations John Butterworth. This recognition highlights XL8’s significant contributions to advancing technology and business growth in global media localization.
XL8’s Excellence in Technology and Business Development
CEO Tim Jung was celebrated in the Technology category for his visionary leadership in advancing AI-powered machine translation and speech recognition. His efforts have positioned XL8 as a frontrunner in the media localization space.
Josh Pine, XL8’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), was honored in both the Technology and Business Development categories, achieving dual recognition. His strategic innovation and leadership have been instrumental in driving XL8’s technological advancements and accelerating its global business expansion. Notably, this marks the third consecutive year that Josh has been included in the EGA Top 100, a testament to his consistent impact and leadership.
In the Business Development category, John Butterworth, XL8’s SVP of Customer Success and Operations, was acknowledged for his unwavering commitment to strengthening customer partnerships and expanding XL8’s global market presence.
A Testament to XL8’s Innovation and Leadership
This recognition reflects XL8’s dedication to driving innovation and delivering impactful media localization solutions. Our proprietary platforms, MediaCAT—an AI-powered media localization platform—and EventCAT—an AI multilingual interpretation platform for online meetings and global events, continue to set new standards for the industry by fostering seamless global collaboration and audience engagement.
Celebrating a Teamwide Achievement
While these awards highlight the exceptional leadership of our executives, they are a reflection of the collective talent and dedication of the entire XL8 team. Every team member plays an essential role in delivering world-class solutions that drive our success. We thank our team for their contributions and invite you to follow XL8’s journey as we continue shaping the future of media localization.
About EGA
The Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA) is an influential organization dedicated to fostering collaboration, setting industry benchmarks, and advancing the global reach of entertainment localization. Each year, EGA’s Top 100 People in Localization honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry through innovation, leadership, and measurable impact. For more information and To view the full list of EGA’s 2024 Top 100 People in Localization, visit EGA’s official website.
