Thatcham-based language translation services company Prestige Network has been recognised in the highly sought-after Coutts Prize for Family Business Award for the contribution its family business makes to the economy and society.

Shawn Khorassani,Director of Business Strategy & Development, said: "Family businesses make a vital and vibrant contribution to the economy and are especially valuable in these tough economic times. 2008 was a landmark period in our history, with a phenomenal 40 per cent financial growth..."

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Turkish-born Meryem Skinner finished her degree in Librarianship at Istanbul University, Istanbul. However, at that time little did she know that just a few years later she would have launched a successful career with the leader in the provision of language services in the UK - Prestige Network.



Working her way up through the application of her skills, determination and loyalty, her project management and people skills were quickly recognised and at the start of 2009 she was promoted to the position of Operations Manager. Meryem is now responsible for the full operations team of around 7-10 people - including all aspects of language services such as face-to-face translation, interpreting and British Sign Language (BSL).

See Press Release Here: Promotion of Meryem Skinner

Prestige Network has been shortlisted (January 2009) for the highly sought-after Coutts Prize for Family Business, designed to celebrate the contribution of family-run businesses to the economy and society.

Business Development Director Shawn Khorassani said: “Family is very important to Prestige Network and solid family values of respect, dependability, commitment and support form the bedrock of everything the company stands for – it is this solid foundation which puts us firmly at the top of our industry. Ultimately, we believe that passion for what we do and our customer-orientated approach is at the heart of our success.”

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