2018 will definitely be marked by a spirit of change and renewal, as it is also seeing some movement within the company’s Board of Directors. As a certified leader in international translation and multilingual language services, Stoquart continues to strengthen its governance to better serve multinational clients across Europe and beyond.
A Strong Foundation: Farewell to a Trusted Director
After 6 years of fine, loyal service, Frédéric Hambÿe has come to the end of his term as company director, although he won’t be far away of course. His contribution to the group’s development — including the consolidation of Stoquart’s ISO 17100-certified processes and its expansion into new multilingual markets — leaves a lasting mark on the organisation.
Two Strategic Appointments to the Board of Directors
His departure is now made up for by two new arrivals, each bringing a distinct and complementary set of skills that reinforce Stoquart’s international translation expertise and its capacity to deliver certified, high-quality language services at scale.
Fabien Côté: A North-American Vision for Global Growth
Credit where credit is due, Fabien Côté, co-owner and manager of Stoquart Americas in Laval in Canada, is joining the company’s Board of Directors in Belgium. He brings with him his North-American vision and rigor, his commercial know-how and his expertise as a business manager and flourishing entrepreneur.
His cross-continental experience is a genuine asset for clients seeking seamless multilingual solutions that bridge European and North-American markets. Fabien’s strategic mindset aligns naturally with Stoquart’s commitment to certified translation services and the highest professional standards in the industry, including compliance with ISO 17100 — the international benchmark for translation quality.
- Deep expertise in international translation project management
- Proven track record scaling multilingual operations across borders
- Strong commercial leadership with a client-first approach
- Fluent understanding of both North-American and European regulatory environments
Udo Leinhäuser: Linguistic Excellence and Digital Expertise
Equally exciting is the arrival of Udo Leinhäuser as a new director, giving us a skilled linguist, a real creative talent and business leader, a linguistic consultant, specialising in translation industry tools, SEO and social networks and, out of necessity, a real expert in the German market, which is so important and so close to our other European offices.
Udo’s background positions him perfectly at the intersection of human expertise and emerging translation technologies. As the industry evolves — with AI-assisted and human translation workflows becoming increasingly central to certified language services — his experience in translation tools and digital strategy ensures Stoquart remains at the forefront of innovation, without ever compromising on quality or certification standards.
- Expert in translation technology, including AI-human translation workflows
- Specialist in multilingual SEO and digital content localisation
- Deep knowledge of the German-speaking market and its regulatory requirements
- Certified linguistic consultant with a proven creative and strategic track record
A Renewed Board Built for the Future of Certified Translation
The new Board of Directors is now made up of Claude Stoquart, Marc Heymann, Fabien Côté, Udo Leinhäuser and Dimitri Stoquart, Stoquart’s manager and founder.
Together, this leadership team combines decades of experience in international translation, certified language services, and multilingual business development. Their collective expertise spans Europe and the Americas, enabling Stoquart to uphold its ISO 17100 certification standards while confidently embracing the next generation of translation services — from traditional certified translation to AI-human hybrid solutions tailored for multinational organisations.
For clients operating across multiple languages and jurisdictions, this renewed governance signals one clear message: Stoquart is more committed than ever to delivering the accuracy, reliability, and certification that global business demands.
FAQ
What does ISO 17100 certification mean for multinational clients?
ISO 17100 is the international benchmark for professional translation services. It guarantees that every international translation delivered by Stoquart meets rigorous quality standards — from translator qualifications and revision processes to project management and data handling. For multinational organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions, ISO 17100 certification provides the assurance that their multilingual communications are accurate, consistent, and legally reliable.
How does Stoquart’s renewed Board of Directors strengthen its international translation offering?
The newly composed Board brings together complementary expertise spanning Europe and the Americas. With Fabien Côté’s cross-continental commercial leadership and Udo Leinhäuser’s multilingual digital expertise, Stoquart is uniquely positioned to deliver certified international translation services at scale — combining strategic governance with deep operational knowledge of global markets and regulatory environments.
Does Stoquart offer AI-human translation workflows alongside traditional certified translation?
Yes. As the translation industry evolves, Stoquart integrates AI-human translation approaches where they add genuine value, while ensuring that certification standards and quality controls are never compromised. Under the direction of specialists such as Udo Leinhäuser, Stoquart’s hybrid workflows are designed to deliver the speed and efficiency of AI-assisted processes alongside the accuracy and reliability that only expert human translators can guarantee.
Can Stoquart handle multilingual projects across both European and North-American markets?
Absolutely. With offices in Belgium and Canada — including Stoquart Americas in Laval — the group is structured to manage complex multilingual projects across both continents. This dual-continent presence means clients benefit from localised expertise and regulatory knowledge in each market, supported by unified ISO 17100-certified quality processes and a consistent standard of certified language services throughout.
Why is governance important for a certified language services provider?
For a company whose core promise is precision and reliability in international translation, strong governance is not merely administrative — it is a direct reflection of quality. A board with diverse, senior expertise in multilingual operations, translation technology, and certified processes ensures that Stoquart’s standards evolve in step with its clients’ needs, maintaining the trust that global organisations place in their language services partner.