Technology >> CEO Interviews >> July 15, 2003

Maurizio Carli – Business Objects S.a. (nasdaq:bobj)

MAURIZIO CARLI runs operations in Europe and is responsible for managing sales, marketing, finance, customer support, professional services, and administration throughout the region. Before joining Business Objects in December 2002, Carli was vice president of software for IBM, based in Paris and managing Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In this position he was responsible for all IBM software activities in the area, including sales, marketing, technical support, finance, and human resources, and managed more than 5,000 employees. Prior to that, Carli was vice president and general manager for the IBM Tivoli Systems Division, and also held sales and sales management positions in government, education, and healthcare for IBM. Profile
TWST: Let's start off with an introduction to Business Objects and a

picture of what you are doing today?

Mr. Carli: Business Object is the leading company in the business intelligence