Paul O'brien

With a unique blend of academic excellence and corporate communications expertise, I am a seasoned Corporate Communications & Language Specialist offering more than two decades of experience across translation, editing, executive ghostwriting, and multilingual content management. My professional journey has taken me from lecterns and scholarly research to boardrooms and global editorial teams—giving me a distinctive voice in bridging complex ideas with impactful messaging.

Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, I specialize in high-stakes communication where precision, clarity, and tone are paramount. I have delivered over 3 million translated and edited words since 2020 alone, supporting sectors as diverse as oil & gas, law, finance, ESG, pharmaceuticals, HR, and technical engineering. Whether crafting press releases, refining executive speeches, editing annual reports, or post-editing AI-generated content, I ensure every deliverable is linguistically sound, contextually accurate, and brand-aligned.

My tenure at Saipem SpA, a global leader in energy services, spanned a decade of progressive roles—from project manager of technical translations to media relations officer overseeing global press strategies. I spearheaded initiatives that cut editorial turnaround times by 25%, optimized supplier performance, and ensured governance compliance in all public disclosures. I was also the lead drafter of 300+ press releases and instrumental in high-level stakeholder messaging across 25+ international markets.

What sets me apart is my academic foundation: a PhD from Trinity College Dublin, supported by multiple scholarships and awards, and published works on political and wartime history. This background informs my meticulous approach to research, language, and cross-cultural nuance—attributes increasingly vital in today’s globalized, multilingual business environment.

I work well independently or embedded within corporate teams, liaising across legal, HR, finance, sustainability, and marketing functions. I'm adept with CAT tools (Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat), Microsoft 365, and Adobe InDesign, allowing me to manage entire editorial lifecycles with minimal friction and maximum quality control.

Whether you need strategic communications support, translation oversight, or expert-level editorial execution, I bring a calm, analytical, and culturally informed perspective that transforms information into meaningful impact.