Forum Administration

Corinne Anthamatten studied English and Japanese at the University of Geneva where she earned an Associate degree. Prior to joining LISA in October of 1997, she worked in Switzerland's travel industry. Corinne is responsible for logistics and administering the LISA Forums and Workshops.

Business Management

Alison H. Rowles is the LISA Controller and Business Manager, with additional responsibility for all Industry Marketing programs (e.g., LEIT, World Business Review, Press conferences, etc). Prior to joining LISA, she was Marketing and Business Consultant for Genevest, a high-technology investment fund for a variety of small entrepreneurial companies seeking growth opportunities and partnerships worldwide. Previous international experience includes serving as founder and Managing Director for Boxmart, S.A., an international trading network, and global management positions with various computer and office systems companies including the Exxon Enterprises Corporation.

Managing Director

Michael Anobile received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications at Syracuse University. A resident of Europe since 1980, he held a number of European and Swiss management positions in the IT and language industries. A founding member of LISA, he has also been its Director from the very beginning. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Association as well as its quarterly Forums, membership programs, publications and projects.

The LISA Executive Committee (1999)

• Anthony O'Dowd - Managing Director, Corel Corp. Ltd., Ireland
• Arturo Quintero - Director, Moravia Translations
• Henri Broekmate - COO, Trados Corporation
• John Malone - Director, Microsoft EPDC
• Roger Jeanty - CEO, International Communications
• Siu Ling Koo - Director, L&L Informatie