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[Contact](https://www.unitedlanguagegroup.com/contact) ULG In the Press # Michael Ridgway Named United Language Group Chief Sales Officer June 7, 2018 *Ridgway has been instrumental in the development and success of ULG, providing results-driven leadership and insight into international business to propel organizational growth.* **Minneapolis, MN, USA (June 6, 2018)** – Michael Ridgway has been named United Language Group’s (ULG’s) Chief Sales Officer after serving as the company’s Executive Vice President of Sales since 2017. Ridgway has been an invaluable part of the ULG team, providing results-driven leadership and a wealth of knowledge of international business that has been vital to the success and growth of the organization. “Michael’s passion and insight has been fundamental in ULG’s continued growth as a disruptive and innovative player in the language solutions industry,” said ULG President Kristen Giovanis. “His unwavering commitment to ULG, coupled with his global sales acumen, makes him an invaluable asset to our organization.” Ridgway’s more than 20 years of experience helping companies such as P&G, GE Healthcare, PAREXEL, Johnson & Johnson and Roche achieve their global objectives, has made him the dynamic and agile executive he is today. “As we continue to expand as a global leader in the language solutions industry, I am pleased to take on the role of CSO,” said Ridgway. “I am excited to help lead the company to its next phase of growth while continuing to offer clients around the world a host of expanded language solutions.” Ridgway’s industry knowledge, analytical approach and demonstrated experience building cross-functional and cross-practice global solutions has made him a go-to resource for some of the largest organizations in the world.  --- **About United Language Group:** [United Language Group (ULG)](https://unitedlanguagegroup.com/) is one of the largest Language Solutions Providers in the world, providing smart, seamless and secure language solutions that help businesses win in the global marketplace. 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