The People...

The Auracom team consists of full-time and part-time professionals, as well as an extensive global network of freelance translators, multilingual DTP specialists and localization professionals.

Heading this group is a strong management team with extensive hands on international experience.

Gordon B. McDermott
President

Gordon brings nearly two decades of international business experience to client engagements.

An expert in international marketing, sales, and communications, Gordon has headed commerce and trade initiatives for major global shipping companies. With real-world experience in the competitive global arena, he offers Auracom clients keen insights on global expansion strategies, with a focus on using languages and international communications tools for lasting competitive advantage.

Gordon has traveled extensively for business and pleasure in various parts of the world, including Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East, and has resided in Japan, Canada, and the United States. He is fluent in English and highly proficient in French.

Gordon is also an avid sportsman. He enjoys mountain biking and sailing, and has expert skiing skills with instructor-level credentials.

 

Marie José Daigneault
Vice President, Production Services

José is the driving force behind Auracom's world-class translation capabilities. An independent translator for nearly a decade, José has extensive experience helping businesses and organizations expand their market opportunities and international reach.

José is a seasoned translator and management consultant, providing immediate value to Auracom clients focused on winning new audiences through multilingual communications.

She has implemented translation solutions and multilingual communications strategies involving the full spectrum of global communications tools, including sales and marketing collateral, business materials, instructional manuals, legal and technical documents, speeches and presentations, and software.

José holds degrees in business and law, and is fluent in English and French, with a strong working knowledge of Spanish.

She has resided in Japan and Canada, and has traveled in the United States, the Far East, and Europe. Rollerblading, fine cooking, and reading are among José's interests outside the office.