SpeakCharlie announces new CEO
SpeakCharlie Strengthens Leadership with New Board and interim CEO Appointment
Stockholm, Sweden – 26 August 2025 – SpeakCharlie, the Stockholm-based company providing customised language instruction and cultural integration, today announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors as well as the company’s new interim CEO.
At the Annual General Meeting, five new members were elected to the Board: Carolina Engström Lökken, Josefine Hamilton, Leigh Neil, Sofia Törnroth Nyberg, and Viking Henter. The work of the Board will continue to be led by Chairperson and company founder, Claudia Olsson.
The Board has also appointed Leigh Neil as interim CEO to lead the company in its next phase of growth.
“Leigh brings extensive international experience and a strong strategic background that will help us expand our impact and scale our mission globally.”
“I am honored to take on the interim role of CEO at SpeakCharlie,” said Leigh Neil. “Having lived and worked in six countries, I have seen how language and cultural understanding can transform both careers and communities. I look forward to building on the strong foundation Claudia and the team have created, and to working with our clients and partners to grow SpeakCharlie’s impact in Sweden and internationally.”
At SpeakCharlie, we believe in the power of language and communication to bridge gaps and create a connected global community.
We are on a mission to transform businesses through world-class cross-cultural communication.
About SpeakCharlie
Founded in 2014, SpeakCharlie helps international professionals and organizations thrive through world-class language, cultural, and communication programs. Trusted by leading companies, SpeakCharlie combines expert coaching with innovative methods to empower global talent and create a connected global community.