Box, Inc., the Intelligent Content Cloud, announced that Samantha Wessels will join the Box Executive Team as President of Box Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Ms Wessels brings over 20 years of technology experience to Box, having held leadership roles at Snyk, Elastic, and NTT.
“Today, Box sits at the convergence of major technology trends, including the automation of business processes, the acceleration of innovation with AI, and the critical need for secure data management. As we enter this new phase of opportunity, I’m thrilled to welcome Samantha to Box,” said Olivia Nottebohm, COO of Box. “Samantha’s appointment underscores our commitment to providing our EMEA customers with cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled support. Her track record of growing teams and driving business growth will be instrumental in accelerating the EMEA business, while navigating the unique opportunities and challenges of the EMEA market. I would also like to thank Sebastien Marotte for his three years of leadership at Box.”
“I am absolutely delighted to join Box at this important moment,” said Samantha Wessels, incoming President of Box EMEA. “As organizations come to understand the untapped potential of content, the demand for a secure, intelligent platform to manage that content will continue to grow. Box’s innovative AI-driven solutions and strategic vision make it exceptionally well-positioned to meet this demand. I’m confident that Box will drive even greater value for enterprises across the EMEA region.”
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Ms Wessels’ appointment builds on Box’s commitment to continued international investment. Since first launching in EMEA in 2012, Box has established a strong European footprint with offices in London, Paris, Munich, Amsterdam and Warsaw. Late last year, it opened state-of-the-art Research and Development offices in Varso Tower, the EU’s tallest building. The company has seen sustained growth in-region with leading organisations such as the Met Police, AstraZeneca, Arriva, BETC, Rémy Cointreau, and Eurostar adopting Box’s Intelligent Content Cloud to power new ways of working.
SOURCE: BusinessWire