Annette Maier
Vice President
Business Development, Software
Annette Maier serves as vice president, software sales for EMEA, where she focuses on driving business growth, strengthening client relationships and expanding GEP’s software presence in global markets.
Annette brings 25+ years of experience in the software industry, with deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, cloud computing, SaaS, AI-driven transformation and international business expansion. She has led global teams of up to 500 professionals and helped scale technology businesses ranging from early-stage startups to enterprises generating more than $1 billion in revenue.
Prior to joining GEP, Annette was senior vice president at UiPath. She previously held senior leadership roles at Google Cloud, VMware and HP, where she helped organizations accelerate growth, strengthen market positioning and navigate digital transformation.
Annette also serves as a board member at Compass Group, bringing her expertise in corporate governance, business strategy and organizational growth.
She holds a Diplom-Kauffrau degree in business administration.