Richard Sikes has been immersed in localization since 1989. He has held positions as Technical Director for Central Europe for Micrografx, Director of International Development for Delrina Corporation, Director of Development Services for MGI Software, and Director of Globalization for Peregrine Systems where he oversaw localization teams at three company sites and spearheaded company globalization initiatives. Richard also founded the Toronto office of GECAP, which later became part of Bowne Global Solutions.

Richard holds a BA in Fine Arts from the University of California, Diplom-Betriebswirt from the Fachhochschule Heidelberg, and an MBA from the University of Toronto. Richard’s seminars concentrate on a holistic view of the localization process as an integral part of a greater corporate globalization vision, as well as specific tactics for mission determination, process implementation and improvement, budgeting, personnel, infrastructure, career-path planning, and team motivation.