Box Appoints Former Google Cloud Executive as President of Box EMEA
Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX) has appointed Sebastien Marotte as President of Box Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), effective June 7, 2021. This strategic move emphasizes Box's commitment to expanding its international presence. Marotte brings over 30 years of experience in software, notably from Google Cloud, where he significantly contributed to growth in the EMEA region. His expertise aligns with the increasing demand for cloud content management solutions, following the pandemic's urgency for digital transformation.
- Appointment of Sebastien Marotte as President of EMEA strengthens leadership.
- Marotte's extensive experience in cloud services can enhance Box's market presence.
- Continued investment in the EMEA region with new office in Warsaw.
- Potential challenges in continuity as new leadership is integrated.
- Experience gaps may arise due to leadership transition.
Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Content Cloud, today announced that Sebastien Marotte will be joining the Box Executive team as President of Box Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective June 7, 2021. The appointment underscores Box’s continued commitment to the region where the Company recently announced a new office opening in Warsaw, Poland, and its recent acquisition of SignRequest, a European electronic signature company.
“Sebastien is joining at an exciting time for Box, as we’re continuing to grow our international presence and amplify the power of the Content Cloud,” said Stephanie Carullo, COO of Box. “Sebastien has comprehensive knowledge of the EMEA business landscape, and extensive experience leading in multiple markets. We’re thrilled to welcome him to lead our EMEA operations.”
Over a 30+ year career, Sebastien has held executive roles at some of the world's highest-profile software companies including Google, Hyperion, and Oracle. He most recently led Google Cloud's EMEA Channels as Vice President, having previously served as Vice President of Google Cloud EMEA for eight years. As an early leader at Google Cloud, Sebastien was responsible for much of the foundational growth and development across EMEA, including the launch of G Suite (now Google Workspace).
“The pandemic has accelerated the pace of change for just about every company on the planet, and the move to the cloud has never been more urgent,” said Sebastien Marotte, incoming President of Box EMEA. “As more companies realize that their businesses run on content, the demand for a secure platform for managing all of that content in the cloud will continue to grow. I strongly believe that Box has the strategy and team in place to capture this amazing opportunity, and I'm incredibly excited to join at this important part of the journey.”
Sebastien holds a Master's degree in Finance and Business from ESLSCA Business School Paris. He also serves as a board member at Temporall.
About Box
Box (NYSE:BOX) is a leading cloud content management platform that enables organizations to accelerate business processes, power workplace collaboration, and protect their most valuable information, all while working with a best-of-breed enterprise IT stack. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading organizations globally, including AstraZeneca, General Electric, JLL, and Morgan Stanley. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about Box, visit http://www.box.com. To learn more about how Box powers nonprofits to fulfill their missions, visit Box.org.
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