RWS Holdings plc

RWS Holdings plc is a British multinational AI solutions company headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The company's core business revolves around providing technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. Its mission is to unlock global understanding and empower trusted enterprise AI by combining AI-enabled technology with human expertise to help organizations communicate effectively across borders and cultures.

RWS offers a comprehensive suite of services and products across its Generate, Transform, and Protect segments. The Generate segment focuses on intelligent content and AI data services, while Transform handles localization, content adaptation, and language expert services. The Protect segment provides critical intellectual property services, including patent translation, filing, and search. The company serves a diverse client base, including over 80% of the world's top 100 brands, with a strong focus on regulated industries such as life sciences, legal, and financial services, as well as technology, automotive, and government sectors.

Recent leadership changes include the appointment of Ben Faes as Group CEO in January 2025 and Stephen Lamb as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2026. Brajesh Jha also joined as CEO of the Transform Business Unit, Americas, in May 2026. RWS continues to emphasize its AI-first strategy, evidenced by the launch of Language Weaver Pro, an advanced AI translation solution, in March 2026. The company reported an encouraging start to its new financial year and anticipates upbeat first-half revenue growth in April 2026, reinforcing its position as a global leader in language, content management, and IP services.