#ABOUTUS
A multilingual
communication hub
WHO WE ARE
A multilingual communication hub
Podium was established in 2012 by a team of translators - interpreters with extensive experience in the sector.
Today Podium has grown into a leading, innovative, and ever evolving interpreting and translation agency, delivering excellence and breaking language barriers worldwide.
A communication hub which is constantly developing at multiple levels (new services, tools, human resources, facilities), with a view to continuously improving, providing quality services and responding to the versatile needs of modern times.
WHY WE EXIST
To Create Communication Bridges
Our mission is to offer multilingual communication in all its forms and to facilitate constructive dialogue between countries, cultures, companies and citizens.
Everything we do is guided, inspired and motivated by this purpose.
OUR PRINCIPLES
PASSION FOR EVERYTHING WE DO
For our work and the result. We love what we do, we are passionate about communication, and we firmly believe in the impact it can make. That is why we commit to every project with the same devotion and professionalism.
FOCUS ON QUALITY
Quality defines and drives our operating approach. And to achieve it, we collaborate with established professionals and bring consistency, respect and flexibility to every project.
Moreover, in 2023 Podium obtained the triple ISO 9001, 17100 and 23155 certification!
SPIRIT OF COOPERATION
We stand by our clients every step of the way, to gain an in-depth understanding of their needs and requirements. We respond immediately and create direct and honest solutions.
BESPOKE SOLUTIONS
We specialize in the provision of customized linguistic services, respecting the uniqueness of every project, its different requirements and specification.
CONSTANT GROWTH
Operating in extremely versatile times we always strive to change and improve, encouraging learning and education and constantly exploring ways to develop and remain up to date.
CLIENT-CENTRIC APPROACH
We put our clients at the center of everything we do. Their success is our success, and we work tirelessly to ensure that every project exceeds their expectations.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
We embrace the latest technologies and innovative tools to enhance our workflows and deliver faster, more accurate linguistic services.
ETHICAL CONDUCT
Integrity, confidentiality and transparency are at the core of our operations. We adhere to the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our work.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Understanding cultural nuances is essential for effective communication. Our team brings deep cultural awareness to every translation and interpreting assignment.
A TEAM WITH EXCESSIVE EXPERIENCE
To Create Communication Bridges
Our mission is to offer multilingual communication in all its forms and to facilitate constructive dialogue between countries, cultures, companies and citizens.
Everything we do is guided, inspired and motivated by this purpose.
Angelos Kaklamanis
Managing Partner, Head of the Interpreting Department
20 years of experience
Specializations:
Politics, Legal, Sports
Maria Kouneli
Managing Partner, Head of the HR & Finance Department
25 years of experience
Specializations:
Legal, Community, Pharmaceutical
Despina Benetou
Managing Partner, Head of the Translation Department
30 years of experience
Specializations:
Politics, Legal, Culture
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, PROJECTS & PARTICIPATIONS
Member of chambers of commerce and finance:
French Hellenic, Hellenic-Spanish and Hellenic-Italian chambers.
Member of major associations of the domestic communication organization & multilingual communication industry:
International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI)
SYDISE, Hellenic Association of Conference Interpreters
Athens Convention Bureau - ACVB
HAPCO
ELIA: European Language Industry Association
Panhellenic Association of Translators
Cooperation for Translation