Our company

We are based in Ghent (Belgium) and have been providing professional translation and interpreting services to both national and international companies and individuals since 2009. We are convinced that quality truly pays off. That’s why we only work with professional translators and interpreters who are specialized in their field.

Our mission

We help businesses reach a wider audience by breaking through the language barrier. We help our clients communicate in multiple languages so they can introduce their products and services on international markets. We don’t just work for our clients, we also work together with them and actually take their expectations into consideration. We aim to build up a sustainable business relationship, have a proactive approach, and put ourselves in their shoes so we can gauge their expectations as closely as possible.

Background

 Jan Van Den Bulcke, founder and managing director of Optimo Translations,

• graduated with a master’s degree in translation (Dutch/French/Spanish) from the University College Ghent in 2002,
• completed additional studies in Conference Interpreting and Portuguese at the University of Granada (Spain),
• took a European Master in Conference Interpretation (French, Spanish and English) in Antwerp,
• and specialised in high-quality interpreting and translation services for clients in the retail, medical, pharmaceutical, and IT industries.

Before becoming a full-time translator and interpreter, Jan spent eight years in the automotive industry as an IT consultant and project manager. He was involved in the implementation of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and CRM solutions for brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Volvo, and Peugeot across the Benelux and Europe. He also delivered training courses and product presentations for dealers and end users, giving him extensive knowledge of automotive processes, technology, and business terminology.