Phil Shawe is the President and Founder of TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language and business services. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Phil has grown the company from a two-person startup in a New York dorm room into a global organization with over 10,000 employees and 160 offices worldwide.
IN THE NEWS
The Mill Returns Under New Owner with Global Expansion Plans
AdWeek | October 20, 2025
Brittaney Kiefer sits down with TransPerfect Co-CEO Phil Shawe and CBO Barnaby Wass to discuss the relaunch of production house The Mill as a TransPerfect studio.
I’m a CEO… Here’s What I Look For in an Investment
Business Insider | September 29, 2025
Phil Shawe, the billionaire cofounder of TransPerfect, talks to Business Insider about what he looks for in an investment.
How AI Made This Founder A Billionaire
Forbes | June 23, 2025
After a split from his cofounder, Phil Shawe bought out her half of their translation firm in 2018. Here’s how he has since nearly doubled the company’s revenue and became a billionaire.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Drawing from decades of experience, Phil shares expert insights on entrepreneurship, executive leadership, business strategy, and building high-performing teams. Through real-world stories and practical advice, he offers valuable guidance for business professionals, aspiring leaders, and anyone looking to take the next step in today’s competitive market.
The No 1# Rule
This is what real management looks like: helping people grow, showing them their next level, and caring enough to guide them there.
Great Salespeople Ask For Help
It’s important to ask questions, lean on your team, and say “Let me check”– this is how you build trust and credibility.
It Takes a Village to Build a Successful Business
When you truly understand this, you handle challenges better, build stronger relationships, and create businesses that last.
TRANSPERFECT
TransPerfect was founded in 1992 with a simple mission to provide the highest quality language services to leading organizations worldwide. Started as a two-person company operating out of a dorm room, TransPerfect has spent more than three decades solving global business challenges for our clients, and has turned into one of the most successful growth stories in the business world.