About PGLS
Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world.Â
Our Mission
PGLS is a minority-owned Language Services Provider (LSP) dedicated to advancing the global mission and interests of its partner businesses and institutions by delivering comprehensive multilingual solutions to promote equity, commerce, and security.
Mohamed's Story
As a first-generation Somali American and the oldest of eight kids in a packed household in Northern Virginia, Mohamed Hussein has honed his skills as an interpreter and entrepreneur since childhood. While studying Arabic in Saudi Arabia, Mohamed taught English on the side and started a private tutoring business. That’s when he became aware of language services not only as an industry, but also as a career path. Mohamed went on to found Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) in 2013.
Our Values
At PGLS, we are committed to a culture of investment, serving our mission, and the missions of those we serve. Our commitment is guided by three uncompromising foundational core values of respect, responsibility, and results.
Diversity is in our DNA
At PGLS, we are committed to a culture of investment, serving our mission, and the missions of those we serve. Our commitment is guided by three uncompromising foundational core values of respect, responsibility, and results.
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Our Journey
PGLS Founded
PGLS is founded by President & CEO Mohamed Hussein on Sep 30, 2013. (Sep 30th also happens to be Mohamed's birthday & International Translation Day!)
Sep 30, 2013
PGLS Hires First Employee
As PGLS starts building out the team, the company becomes a full-time operation.
2015
PGLS Awarded First Multi-Year Contract
As a major milestone in our history, PGLS is awarded its first multi-year language services contract.
2016
PGLS Awarded GSA Schedule
PGLS is on the GSA (General Service Administration) schedule for Translation & Interpretation services.
2017
PGLS Enters SBA's Emerging Leaders Program
PGLS enters the Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders Program to further accelerate its growth.
2018
PGLS Recognized as Top 100 MBE
PGLS is recognized as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise.
2019
1st Acquisition
PGLS acquires Dictyon Language Solutions: a Language Training provider also based out of Arlington, VA.
2020
Grand Opening of PGLS HQ
PGLS unveils its new headquarters: a beautiful 7,000 sq ft office.
2021
2nd Acquisition
PGLS completes its second acquisition with Spokane International Translation: an Interpretation and Translation provider based out of Spokane, WA.
2021
PGLS Recognized as Industry Leader
As a testament to our growth and capabilities, PGLS is recognized as a Top 50 LSP by Slator, Top 75 LSP by Nimdzi and Top 50 LSP by CSA Research.
2022
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000
PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it achieves a 1,353% growth in just 3 years.
2022
3rd Acquisition
PGLS acquires The Language Banc, an Interpretation and Translation service provider based out of Minneapolis, MN.
2022
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000 Again
For the second consecutive year, PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it moves even further up the Inc. 5000 list.
2023
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000 3 Years in a Row
Once again, PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it soars to no. 245 on the Inc. 5000 list.
2024
PGLS Founded
PGLS is founded by President & CEO Mohamed Hussein on Sep 30, 2013. (Sep 30th also happens to be Mohamed's birthday & International Translation Day!)
Sep 30, 2013
PGLS Hires First Employee
As PGLS starts building out the team, the company becomes a full-time operation.
2015
PGLS Awarded First Multi-Year Contract
As a major milestone in our history, PGLS is awarded its first multi-year language services contract.
2016
PGLS Awarded GSA Schedule
PGLS is on the GSA (General Service Administration) schedule for Translation & Interpretation services.
2017
PGLS Enters SBA's Emerging Leaders Program
PGLS enters the Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders Program to further accelerate its growth.
2018
PGLS Recognized as Top 100 MBE
PGLS is recognized as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise.
2019
1st Acquisition
PGLS acquires Dictyon Language Solutions: a Language Training provider also based out of Arlington, VA.
2020
Grand Opening of PGLS HQ
PGLS unveils its new headquarters: a beautiful 7,000 sq ft office.
2021
2nd Acquisition
PGLS completes its second acquisition with Spokane International Translation: an Interpretation and Translation provider based out of Spokane, WA.
2021
PGLS Recognized as Industry Leader
As a testament to our growth and capabilities, PGLS is recognized as a Top 50 LSP by Slator, Top 75 LSP by Nimdzi and Top 50 LSP by CSA Research.
2022
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000
PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it achieves a 1,353% growth in just 3 years.
2022
3rd Acquisition
PGLS acquires The Language Banc, an Interpretation and Translation service provider based out of Minneapolis, MN.
2022
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000 Again
For the second consecutive year, PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it moves even further up the Inc. 5000 list.
2023
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000 3 Years in a Row
Once again, PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it soars to no. 245 on the Inc. 5000 list.
2024
PGLS Founded
PGLS is founded by President & CEO Mohamed Hussein on Sep 30, 2013. (Sep 30th also happens to be Mohamed's birthday & International Translation Day!)
Sep 30, 2013
PGLS Hires First Employee
As PGLS starts building out the team, the company becomes a full-time operation.
2015
PGLS Awarded First Multi-Year Contract
As a major milestone in our history, PGLS is awarded its first multi-year language services contract.
2016
PGLS Awarded GSA Schedule
PGLS is on the GSA (General Service Administration) schedule for Translation & Interpretation services.
2017
PGLS Enters SBA's Emerging Leaders Program
PGLS enters the Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders Program to further accelerate its growth.
2018
PGLS Recognized as Top 100 MBE
PGLS is recognized as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise.
2019
1st Acquisition
PGLS acquires Dictyon Language Solutions: a Language Training provider also based out of Arlington, VA.
2020
Grand Opening of PGLS HQ
PGLS unveils its new headquarters: a beautiful 7,000 sq ft office.
2021
2nd Acquisition
PGLS completes its second acquisition with Spokane International Translation: an Interpretation and Translation provider based out of Spokane, WA.
2021
PGLS Recognized as Industry Leader
As a testament to our growth and capabilities, PGLS is recognized as a Top 50 LSP by Slator, Top 75 LSP by Nimdzi and Top 50 LSP by CSA Research.
2022
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000
PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it achieves a 1,353% growth in just 3 years.
2022
3rd Acquisition
PGLS acquires The Language Banc, an Interpretation and Translation service provider based out of Minneapolis, MN.
2022
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000 Again
For the second consecutive year, PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it moves even further up the Inc. 5000 list.
2023
PGLS Makes the Inc. 5000 3 Years in a Row
Once again, PGLS is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as it soars to no. 245 on the Inc. 5000 list.
2024