- Achieves Geoff Thomas, who is retiring after almost six times in the position
- Brings 20 years ‘ experience in sales, channel management & businesses
Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and AI, has announced the appointment of Maurizio “Maury ” Garavello ( pic ) as senior vice president for Asia Pacific and Japan ( APJ). Reporting immediately to Casey George, executive vice president for global revenue, Garavello did lead Qlik’s operations in the APJ area, focusing on driving progress, strengthening customer relationships, and advancing the deployment of AI-powered solutions.
With considerable knowledge in scaling companies, Garavello may play a vital role in enabling Qlik to capitalise on the growing need for AI-driven technology across APJ.
The Asia Pacific and Japan area is a powerful and strategically important industry where businesses are adopting AI at an extraordinary pace to change operations and get a competitive edge. Qlik’s solutions provide the necessary data inclusion and analytics foundations to assist organisations funnel AI’s ability and deliver quantifiable business value.
Garavello will handle Qlik’s profits and go-to-market techniques in APJ, focusing on fostering solid customer and partner communities while ensuring sustainable development. He succeeds Geoff Thomas, who is retiring after nearly six years in the role. Garavello’s leadership experience with high-performance, cross-regional teams positions him to unlock the region’s potential and further Qlik’s mission of helping organisations leverage data for tangible results.
Garavello brings over 20 years of experience in sales, channel management, and commercial operations. At Eptura, he scaled the APJ business and strengthened enterprise relationships. As vice president for APJ at Dynatrace, he significantly expanded the company ’s regional footprint. Beginning his career at IBM, he combines technical expertise with strategic business insight.
“We are delighted to welcome Maurizio Garavello to lead Qlik’s efforts in APJ, ” said George. “Garavello’s proven ability to scale businesses and his deep understanding of the APJ market make him the ideal leader to drive Qlik’s growth. His leadership will strengthen our presence and help organisations in the region unlock transformative business value through AI and analytics. ”
“I’m excited to join Qlik and support businesses in APJ in leveraging AI to achieve measurable success, ” Garavello said. “Qlik’s solutions are uniquely positioned to deliver real business outcomes, and I look forward to contributing to the company ’s continued growth in this important market. ”
Garavello’s appointment underscores Qlik’s commitment to empowering organisations in APJ to thrive in a competitive, AI-driven landscape. His leadership reinforces the company ’s focus on delivering tailored, transformative solutions for the region’s unique opportunities.