Team
Diane McAveeney
CEO
Diane McAveeney brings over 20 years of experience in digital transformation to tackle the distinct challenges of the language services industry, developing innovative solutions that drive growth and improve operational efficiency. As a strategic partner and chief architect, she works with global enterprises, LSPs, and M&A advisory clientele to craft bespoke strategies that are visionary enough to anticipate disruption yet practical enough to execute and scale.
What distinguishes Diane’s approach is her blend of macro-industry insight and micro-level, hands-on collaboration. She doesn’t just deliver a report; she embeds with leadership teams to ensure strategies are executed effectively, turning creative ideas into market advantage. Her mission is not only to ensure Group-Q’s clients can navigate industry-wide transformation but to be the ones defining it.
Milene Cervo
Director, Operations Solutions
Milene brings over 20 years of experience in localization and globalization to Group-Q, enriching our solution strategies. Milene’s leadership orchestrating technology, methodology, and strategic communication, combined with vendor management and resource allocation, enhances our operations and ensures the delivery of tailored and effective solutions. Her background driving international software releases offers critical insight into software localization and internationalization, significantly enhancing Group-Q’s ability to meet diverse client needs and providing a foundation for sustained global success and innovation.
Ernest Chiu
VP, Strategic Accounts
Ernest builds and maintains strong client relationships, working alongside Milene in leading the sales and solutioning team for customer engagement. His breadth and depth of experience in the Language Service Industry includes two decades of work with leading language and technology services providers. His business relationship acumen aids our enterprise clients and industry partners alike to accelerate growth and open new markets.
Candace Palangi, CFA
Strategic Advisor
Candace Palangi advises Group-Q on business development and market strategy, translating complex technological capabilities into compelling value propositions for a global clientele.
Professionally, Candace served as the Director of Global Markets Advisory at Eurasia Group, a leading political risk research and consulting firm. In this role, she deciphered how geopolitical risks and events impact financial markets and corporate strategy for institutional investors and multinational corporations. This unique expertise allows her to help Group-Q clients navigate not just the technical landscape but the broader international business environment in which they operate.
Her distinguished background, with prior roles at RANE, Citi, Credit Suisse, and Dow Jones, provides a rare blend of deep financial acumen and strategic communications insight. For Group-Q, this means our solutions are not only technically superior but also well-positioned for maximum market impact and adoption.
Joe DiDamo
Strategic Advisor
Joe is a seasoned sales and business development executive with over 25 years of leadership experience at major LSPs, including CQ Fluency, Moravia, Berlitz International, and TBW (TheBigWord). His strategic consulting prowess matches his deep expertise in translation operations and language solutions architecture.
He joins Group-Q to partner with LSPs and global businesses, helping them enhance their go-to-market strategies and leverage new digital capabilities for growth. Joe is known for his collaborative, client-centric approach, delivering culturally attuned and compliant strategies that help organizations achieve their international objectives.
A graduate of Boston University with a degree in Spanish Language and Literature, he combines linguistic insight with a passion for innovation at the intersection of language, technology, and business.
Scott Spitzer
M&A Transactions Advisor
Scott serves as Group-Q’s M&A expert, providing legal, technical, and operational rigor to deal structuring and execution. He has guided over 200 M&A transactions, designing frameworks around these processes that help our clients de-risk negotiations and ensure that terms align with their commercial objectives. He specializes in smaller, high-growth businesses with breakthrough technologies, and therefore has a deep understanding of the challenges of entrepreneurial growth. He earned his law degree and a graduate degree in Business and Public Administration from Cornell University.
Danyelle C. Overbo
Content Marketing Manager
With over 15 years of experience as a B2B technology copywriter, Danyelle brings a unique ability to blend analytical thinking with creative storytelling to Group-Q. She excels at turning complex technical concepts into clear, impactful messaging and leverages this skillset in crafting content that drives demand and strengthens brand authority in the language services space.
Danyelle holds two Bachelor’s degrees from University of Nevada Reno in English: Writing and Mathematics: Statistics—a combination that speaks to her talent for bridging logic and creativity.
Nicoletta Endres
Finance and HR
An experienced administrator, Nicoletta brings a background in HR, finance, and global business administration to Group-Q. Her solid track record includes supporting executive management, recruitment, event marketing, sales, and finance. She assists in the on-going business transformation of Group‑Q’s internal management functions.
José Fernandez
Strategic Advisor