DeepL strengthens executive team

Cologne-based AI product and research company DeepL has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of two new senior leaders to support its global growth ambitions.

Gavin Mee has joined the business as chief operating officer, while Detlef Krause has been appointed chief revenue officer. 

Both bring extensive experience from senior leadership roles at global technology companies including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Oracle and SAP.

In his role, Gavin will focus on operational excellence and aligning teams across the business to support DeepL’s evolving go-to-market strategy. 

Gavin said: “I’m thrilled to join DeepL at such an exciting time.

“This company has an incredible product, a passionate team, and a bold vision for the future. 

“My goal is to evolve our operations and ways of working, ensuring we’re not only delivering for our customers but also maximizing value for our investors and partners. 

“Together, we’ll build a world-class organization that continues to lead in AI-powered communication. 

“DeepL is at the forefront of innovation, and I’m eager to help the company scale its impact globally.”  

Detlef will lead global revenue growth, overseeing sales strategy and customer expansion as demand for AI-powered enterprise solutions continues to accelerate.

The appointments follow a strong year for DeepL, which has continued to expand its AI platform and international footprint.

Detlef added: “From my first conversations with the DeepL team, two things were unmistakable: joining one of the most innovative European AI companies and a team unlike any I’ve ever met. 

“This feels like the beginning of something truly exciting for me.

“DeepL is already renowned for its world-class Language AI and is now emerging as a pioneer in agentic AI. 

“My ambition is to bring our AI to every enterprise worldwide – scaling agentic workflows and embedding DeepL at the heart of global business operations.”

Founded in 2017, DeepL provides AI-powered language and communication solutions to more than 200,000 businesses worldwide.

Jarek Kutylowski, chief executive and founder of DeepL, added: “With Gavin and Detlef joining our leadership team, we’re starting 2026 with the strongest possible bench to grow adoption of DeepL’s AI solutions for enterprise. 

“Their expertise will be critical as we scale our operations, innovate for our customers, and solidify our position as a global leader in AI products and research.”  

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