Gabriele Sauberer is an entrepreneur and innovator with focus on global issues. Born in Vienna, Austria, she has an educational background in linguistics and international management. Gabriele is a pioneer in quality and innovation in the language industry. She has held positions as director of the International Network for Terminology (TermNet), managing partner of the private company TermNet Business GmbH, founder and director of TermNet Americas in Canada, cofounder and international partner of the Language Industry Certification System of Austrian Standards International, and president of the European Certification and Qualification Association.