Lorna Whelan
About Lorna Whelan
Lorna Whelan is a Director of Localisation currently working at Klaviyo in London. She has extensive experience in localization, having held various roles at TripAdvisor and Noom Inc. over her career.
Current Role at Klaviyo
Lorna Whelan serves as the Director of Localisation at Klaviyo, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the localization strategies that ensure Klaviyo's products and services are accessible and relevant to diverse markets. Her expertise in localization allows her to lead initiatives that enhance user experience across different languages and cultures.
Previous Experience at TripAdvisor
Lorna Whelan has extensive experience at TripAdvisor, where she worked for over a decade in various localization roles. She started as a Localization & Content Manager for Developing Markets from 2010 to 2011, then progressed to Senior Manager, Localization from 2011 to 2014. Following that, she served as Director of Localization from 2014 to 2019 and later as Senior Director, Localization from 2010 to 2022. Her tenure at TripAdvisor involved managing localization projects that supported the company's global expansion.
Experience at Noom Inc.
From 2022 to 2023, Lorna Whelan held the position of Head of Localization at Noom Inc. During her time there, she led localization efforts to adapt Noom's health and wellness products for international markets. This role required a strategic approach to ensure that content resonated with diverse audiences while maintaining brand integrity.
Background in Localization and Technology
Lorna Whelan's career in localization began with her roles at Welocalize, where she worked as a Senior Project Manager from 2005 to 2008 and later as an Enterprise Program Manager from 2008 to 2010. Her background also includes technical experience as a Software Engineer at Sun Microsystems from 1998 to 2001. This combination of localization and technical expertise has equipped her with a unique skill set to manage complex localization projects effectively.
Educational Background
Lorna Whelan studied at the University of Limerick, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Languages & Computer Science from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at Université Côte d'Azur, achieving a degree in Computer Science in 1997. Her academic background in both languages and technology has been instrumental in her career in localization.