India as a delivery hub is very significant for us: RWS Holdings CEO

"As a source of talent, both for linguists and technology talent, India is important"

Content and information is the heart of every business for RWS Holdings, a leading player in the language services and technology marketplace. Listed on AIM on the London Stock Exchange, RWS wants to expand its services into India, which is already a key part of its global delivery services. Its other India connection is the acquisition of Webdunia in 2020. Ian El-Mokadem, the company’s CEO, spoke with Shivani Shinde about the need for language services, the demand for linguists, and AI changing the market. Edited excerpts: 

What are the key offerings of RWS?

Our specialisation is in language, content and