Nominee Profile: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

The Company:
Lionbridge (LIOX) is a provider of globalization, testing and development services that enable Global 2000 organizations to confidently and cost effectively deliver products and content worldwide. The Company's financial performance, continued organic growth, stable market share, and solid recurring revenue demonstrate its leadership position as a global business outsourcing partner for the world's leading organizations.

Lionbridge offers a suite of technology-based services - including product localization, multilingual content management, product testing and certification, and application development/maintenance - that enable global companies to confidently deliver products and content worldwide. As a globalization company with 22 offices worldwide and a flexible technology platform, Lionbridge shortens organizations’ time to market, reduces costs and ensures the quality of global products and content. To learn more, visit www.lionbridge.com.

On Why They Have Entered The American Business Awards:
"Lionbridge has submitted its worldwide sales organization for consideration for the Stevie Award to recognize the organization’s significant accomplishments in the face of a challenging economic environment and mounting competition," said Rory Cowan, CEO of Lionbridge.

"Overcoming a host of economic and competitive challenges, in 2002 the Lionbridge worldwide sales team effectively enabled Lionbridge to secure a leadership position as the global business outsourcing partner of choice for the world's leading organizations; enhance corporate financial performance through organic revenue growth; and maintain the highest client satisfaction and retention rate in its industry.

"While competitors scrambled to buy their customers through acquisitions, the Lionbridge sales team rolled up their sleeves and won customers the old fashioned way – a laser-sharp focus on creating new market opportunities, resilience in the face of adversity and above all, a commitment to client excellence.

"Winning a Stevie Award will not only inspire and motivate this global sales team that spans multiple languages, countries and cultures, but also remind Lionbridge clients across the globe of the quality, commitment and value this sales organization brings to their business."