SUNNYVALE, California, USA, April 14, 2026 – Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, today announced the Board appointment of Marie Flacassier as Treasurer. This appointment reinforces W.L.’s commitment to strong financial stewardship as a foundation for sustained global growth and long-term community impact.
As W.L. continues to expand its global footprint, strengthening financial governance and operational scalability remains a key priority. In her role as Board Member, Treasurer, Marie will help guide financial strategy, oversight, and sustainability, ensuring the organization is well-positioned to support its growing network of members and chapters worldwide.
Marie Flacassier is a France-born, California-based localization leader and entrepreneur with deep expertise in operations and financial oversight. As the founder of BeatBabel, she partners with organizations to design scalable, real-world approaches to managing multilingual complexity.
A recognized industry leader, Marie previously served on the Board of the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), including as Chairwoman. She has also been an active contributor to the Women in Localization Los Angeles chapter, reflecting her longstanding commitment to advancing the community.
“As Women in Localization continues its rapid global expansion, we are intentionally strengthening the teams that sustain and scale our foundation,” said Anna Schlegel, Women in Localization Co-Founder and 2026 President. “We are delighted to welcome Marie Flacassier to the Board of Directors, where her leadership will play a critical role in our next phase of growth.”
“Joining the Women in Localization Board is incredibly meaningful to me, and I’m excited to help support the organization’s growth while giving back to a strong community that has shaped so many careers,” said Marie Flacassier. “Always stronger together!”
Marie also brings a strong commitment to talent development, with a particular focus on supporting students and early-career professionals. Her work emphasizes creating accessible pathways into the industry and enabling long-term career progression.
About Women in Localization
Women in Localization (W.L.) was founded in 2008 by Silvia Avary-Silveira, Eva Klaudinyova, and Anna N. Schlegel, and is the leading non profit organization for women in the localization industry with over 17,970 professionals registered as members globally and more than 36,500 followers on LinkedIn. Its vision is to be the leading voice in technology and innovation within the localization industry, recognized as the premier platform for mentoring, upskilling, and reskilling programs that empower professionals to overcome barriers and pursue career growth. Its mission is to foster a global, diverse and inclusive community for the advancement of women and the entire localization industry through education and innovation initiatives, such as WeShape AI, a global AI solutions hub that will push the entire field forward. Since starting in the San Francisco Bay Area, W.L. has expanded its membership to include people across the globe, encouraging members to meet in other local geographies. To learn more, visit www.womeninlocalization.com. You can also follow W.L. on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X.