Helena Batt

Director of Localization

TED Conferences

Helena Batt serves as the Director of Localization at TED, overseeing dubbing, subtitling, and localization efforts to ensure Talks resonate authentically in 115 languages. With 15 years of experience in product and language strategy, she excels at the crossroads of technology, content, and culture. Helena leads TED’s pioneering AI dubbing program, combining innovative tools with human expertise to expand multilingual access at scale. Adept at navigating diverse cultures and languages, she empowers millions to access inspiring ideas and reimagines how global audiences engage with knowledge. Before joining TED, Helena advanced her career in Hong Kong, Paris, Frankfurt, and New York, driving localization and product strategies that fueled international growth.