We are grateful to have the professional support of these industry leaders.
Fabiano Cid
Diversity & Inclusion
FABIANO CID is an executive with 25 years of experience in the localization industry. He is the COO of OXO Innovation, a company that merged with Ccaps Translation and Localization, of which he was the founder and managing director. As an ambassador for the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), Fabiano kicked off the Gender Equality in the Language Services Industry project. He has also served as GALA’s chairperson of the board and was the co-creator of Think Latin America, an event series designed to educate investors about Latin America as a business region. Fabiano recently moved to Montreal and is still adjusting to the weather but excited with what’s to come.
Gary Muddyman
Growth & Africa Non-Profit
Following a 15-year career in banking, specializing in corporate banking, Gary founded and led Conversis, a medical specialist localization business for 17 years. After stepping down from the day-to-day management of the business in 2020, he has undertaken a variety of executive and non-executive roles inside and outside of the localization industry. Throughout his career, he has been on the boards of many not-for-profit organisations including a stint with GALA (Globalization and Localization Association). Based in Oxfordshire in the UK, Gary also has extensive experience of business across a wide variety of countries and in a variety of sectors. He is a passionate believer in gender equality in society and in business and honored to play a small role in the outstanding work of Women in Localization.
Silvia Avary
Finance, Co-Founder
SILVIA AVARY has over 20 years of localization experience working for high-tech companies including Rivian, Juniper Networks, Symantec, VeriSign, and NetApp. Silvia is a co-founder and treasurer of Women in Localization. Originally from Brazil, she relocated to the U.S. in her mid-twenties and is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Her diverse educational background extends beyond localization. She holds an MBA from San Francisco State University, a Marketing Certificate from Berkeley, and earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree early in her career. Silvia resides in the Bay Area with her husband, three children, and two dogs.
Allison McDougall
Sponsorship and Fundraising
ALLISON MCDOUGALL has been involved in Women in Localization for 13 years, having served in multiple Board roles, as Global President, and most recently as a Board Advisor. In 2024, she returns to the Board to drive collaboration with Women in Localization’s strategic sponsors that make our global programs possible. Passionate about mentorship, gender equality, employee recognition, and continuous learning, Allison is excited to engage with sponsors to ensure that their investments continue to deliver value, while supporting Women in Localization’s growing membership and engagement. Allison brings more than 20 years’ business development and sales leadership in the localization industry, where she has helped scale companies to $200M+ and position for strategic M&A. She currently leads sales and account management for G3, a women-owned localization start-up company dedicated to Market Research and Life Sciences.