Semih Altinay

VP AI Solutions @ Phrase | Global Strategy, International Growth, Innovation

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

At Phrase, the focus is on enriching AI-driven translation technologies to facilitate global business expansion. As VP of AI Solutions, my role is to pioneer innovative strategies, leveraging generative AI to address intricate business challenges and propel product development that aligns with customer expectations. With a tenure of over 15 years in the industry, I have steered my organizations toward achieving record global revenue by tapping into diverse markets, cultures and solutions. Serving on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and as an AI Business Fellow at Perplexity has honed my ability to contribute to the evolution of business leadership by integrating insights from AI and product globalization. My expertise in generative AI and new business development underpins a commitment to driving strategic growth, fostering innovation, and delivering client value.

Experience

  • Vice President, AI Solutions at Phrase
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Phrase is a world leader in AI-led translation technology, helping organizations open the door to global business by reaching more people, making deeper connections and driving faster growth across different languages and cultures. In my role as VP AI Solutions, I am responsible for growing Phrase's AI business globally. I obsess over customer needs, understand the market landscape, and articulate solutions to drive product innovation. By relaying customer feedback to our product teams, I influence the future of our products and ensure we meet customer expectations.

  • Advisory Council Member at Harvard Business Review
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Harvard Business Review (HBR) is a leading source of insightful business content, dedicated to improving the practice of management and advancing organizational leadership. As a member of the HBR Advisory Council, I contribute to shaping the direction of cutting-edge research, thought leadership, and content that informs business leaders worldwide.

  • AI Business Fellow at Perplexity
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Testing the limits in applying artificial intelligence in business strategy.

  • Member at Globalization and Localization Association (GALA)
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • TransPerfect (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • Head of Division, Software Globalization Solutions (GM Role)
      Feb 2021 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs

      The world's best businesses know that potential customers can be anywhere. TransPerfect helps its clients to BE EVERYWHERE. With global headquarters in New York and offices in 100+ cities across 6 continents, TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and related technologies. - Winner of 2024 Innovation Challenge - Launched and led GTM for Live Event and Accessibility AI solutions. - Managed P&L and marketing budget for the entire division with 4 distinct businesses - Launched North America Gaming Division, managed P&L for six months. - Led cross-functional team leads and managers across 5 continents - Achieved record global revenue increase, profitability increase, 2-time highest quarter record, 2 time highest month record in 2021 by fundamentally transforming the business through innovation and cultural shift - Drove global growth of 4 distinct business segments by leading division sales and operations - Provided internal and external consulting in software globalization, automation, UX, Accessibility. - Identified and drove mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for relevant technologies and services (GL Strings, formerly Applanga)

    • Senior Director, Software Globalization Solutions
      Jan 2018 - Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      - Grew software globalization (g11n) solutions worldwide. - Identified and drove acquisition of related technologies, service providers. - Launched Accessibility (A11Y) Department; spearheaded diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts. - Launched internationalization (i18n) consulting solutions. - Launched and productized automation solutions. - Consulted VP- and C-Level executives in Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies in achieving globalization objectives.

    • Senior Director, Global Testing & QA Solutions
      Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Nearly doubled Testing/QA revenue globally in 2017 and in 2016 - Achieved Platinum Club Status/Invitation 2nd time in 4 years - Created new service offerings & consulting practice - Recognized multiple times in internal global company communication for achievements