About us

About us

The translation agency Verlingua was founded in 2008 by Christophe Vercruysse, former lecturer at the University of Mons and Ghent University of Applied Sciences, and sworn translator at the Court of First Instance in Kortrijk.

 

Today, Verlingua has grown into a dynamic team, united by a shared goal: to deliver clear communication, high-quality translations, and a fast service.

 

Get to know our team!

Our team

Behind Verlingua stands a dedicated team of translators and language trainers, united by a shared passion for languages. With diverse international backgrounds, we combine our expertise to deliver both accurate (sworn) translations and practical, results-oriented language training.
 

Our project managers ensure quality, timelines, and clear communication, so everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
 

Get to know our team and discover what brings us together.

Christophe Vercruysse

Manager / Translator / Language Trainer / Project Manager

Education

Master’s degree in Translation Studies at University College Ghent

Specific Teacher Training at Ghent University

Favourite languages

Dutch (native) - French – Spanish

Hobbies

Sports – good food – a fun day out - travel – an entertaining film – a gripping book...

Jorijn Demeire

Project Manager / Sales & Marketing

Education

Master of science in Communication Management and Business Economics

Favourite languages

Dutch (native) - English

Hobbies

Reading a good book - horseback riding - jogging - dining out :)

Emilie Goemaere

Translator / Project Manager / Language Trainer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business translation and interpreting at the Vives University of Applied Sciences Bruges

Favourite languages

Dutch (native) - French - Italian - English

Hobbies

Hiking with my dog - cooking - swimming - travelling and camping

Petra De Breucker

Translator / Project Manager

Education

Master's degree in Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Postgraduate in Conference Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics (French), HUB

Favourite languages

Dutch (native language) - English - French - Spanish

Hobbies

Running - cycling - travelling - reading - fun dinners - walking my dog

Féline Degrijze

Translator / Project Manager / Language Trainer

Education

Master's degree in Translation at the Catholic University of Louvain

Favourite languages

French (native) - English - Dutch

Hobbies

Fitness - travelling - baking healthy cakes - meeting friends - going to my favorite restaurant

Nathalie Bauwens

Translator / Project Manager

Education

Master's degree in Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Postgraduate in Conference Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics (French), HUB

Favourite languages

Dutch (native language) - English - French - Spanish

Hobbies

Running - cycling - travelling - reading - fun dinners - walking my dog

Daniele Santaera

Translator / Project Manager

Education

Master's degree in Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Postgraduate in Conference Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics (French), HUB

Favourite languages

French (native language) - English - Arabic - Spanish

Hobbies

Running - cycling - travelling - reading - fun dinners - walking my dog

Lauranne Paës

Translator / Project Manager

Education

Master's degree in Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Postgraduate in Conference Interpreting (English-Spanish), HUB

Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics (French), HUB

Favourite languages

Dutch (native language) - English - French - Spanish

Hobbies

Running - cycling - travelling - reading - fun dinners - walking my dog