Berlitz has been delivering language education since 1878. Our infamous Berlitz Method is the most effective way to learn a language. And now, with deep investment in AI, we’re enhancing the student experience more than ever.

About Berlitz

Our mission

Improving people's lives globally through language and culture

We help people connect across cultures and succeed in a global world. Through our proven teaching methods and continuous innovation, we make language learning effective and accessible, whether you're an individual learner or a Fortune 500 company.

We're focused on expanding our reach while maintaining the quality that's made us the global leader for over 145 years.

The Berlitz story so far…

145+ years of language learning leadership

Founded in 1878, Berlitz created the Berlitz Method, a revolutionary immersive learning method that transformed language education worldwide. Today we serve millions of learners across nearly 100 countries.

Proven methodology meets AI innovation

Our time-tested method remains the foundation of everything we do. Since 2019, we've enhanced this with AI technology, developing:

  • Neural voices and speech recognition
  • 24/7 AI chatbot support
  • Personalized speaking assessments
  • Interactive video avatars

Positioned for growth

We're strategically combining human expertise with AI innovation to capture opportunities in the rapidly expanding language learning market.

Our comprehensive portfolio spans individual language instruction, corporate training, and intercultural services. As AI technology evolves, we're developing more personalized learning paths and adaptive assessment tools, all while maintaining the instructor-led excellence that sets us apart.

This balanced approach positions us to serve growing demand from individual learners for professional and personal development, to Fortune 500 corporations like Apple, Google and Volkswagen to train their global workforce.

Meet the Leadership Team

The team leading Berlitz into its next chapter.

Till Großmaß

Till Großmaß

CEO at Berlitz and Language Education Holdings

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Daniel Rupp

Daniel Rupp

CFO at Berlitz Corporation

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René Schulz

René Schulz

CCO at Berlitz Corporation

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Liz Thomson

Liz Thomson

VP of Digital Program Transformation at Berlitz Corporation

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Nicolas Potel

Nicolas Potel

Director Learning Experience at Berlitz Corporation

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Jon Hritz

Jon Hritz

Product Manager at Berlitz Corporation

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Sylvia Tantzen

Sylvia Tantzen

Commercial Director Europe at Berlitz Corporation

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Daniel Schlegel

Daniel Schlegel

Senior Vice President of Technology & Global CIO at Berlitz Corporation

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Chris Eden

Chris Eden

President of Berlitz Franchise Corporation

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Henning Strahl

Henning Strahl

Vice President Global Online Live Delivery at Berlitz Corporation

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John Leahy

John Leahy

Head of Global Marketing at Berlitz Corporation

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Mattias Schwarz

Mattias Schwarz

Executive Vice President Europe at Berlitz Corporation

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Paul Gamble

Paul Gamble

Executive Vice President at Berlitz Japan

Ralf Peters

Ralf Peters

Senior Vice President Berlitz LATAM

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Viviana Miranda

Viviana Miranda

Vice President at Berlitz US

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Deniz Cooknell

Deniz Cooknell

Country Manager at Berlitz Austria

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