
VistaTalks · 2026-04-15 · 33 min
Host Simon Hodgkins speaks with Lorcan Malone, CEO of XTM, on this episode of VistaTalks to explore one of the most pivotal moments in the evolution of global content and localization. What emerged was not just a discussion about technology, but a state of the nation for an industry in transition, shaped by AI, driven by scale, and anchored in trust. Lorcan Malone's career spans decades of transformation across the software and technology landscape. Beginning as a computer science engineer in the 1990s, he built his foundation at EDS before moving into leadership roles across international markets, including a significant period in the Middle East. His journey has taken him through major organizations such as Sage, Swiftpage, and Sitecore, culminating in his current role as CEO of XTM. This breadth of experience, across engineering, operations, and global business, gives Malone a uniquely grounded perspective on today's challenges and opportunities.