Olivier Maes
About Olivier Maes
Olivier Maes is the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Baserow, a company focused on developing open-source software for non-technical users. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various tech companies, including Citrix Systems, SUSE, and Cisco Systems.
Work at Baserow
Olivier Maes serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Baserow, a company established to develop open-source software aimed at empowering non-technical users in organizing their work and personal lives. He has been with Baserow since 2022, operating from Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium. In his role, he focuses on building high-performance sales organizations and emphasizes the advantages of no-code solutions in enhancing productivity and decision-making.
Previous Experience in Technology Sales
Olivier Maes has extensive experience in technology sales, having held various senior positions at prominent companies. He worked at Citrix Systems as Senior Director of Cloud Platform Sales for the EMEA region from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he was the Country Manager for Emerging Markets at Cisco Systems from 2008 to 2011. His career also includes roles at SUSE as VP Sales for DACH & Eastern Europe in 2021 and at Mendix as VP Sales EMEA from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Olivier Maes holds a Master in Business Administration from KU Leuven, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he attended Singularity University in California, focusing on Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering from 2017 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in business administration and environmental health, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Expertise in Cloud Native Solutions
Olivier Maes specializes in cloud-native business transformation and no-code solutions. He has expertise in Kubernetes and DevOps, contributing to various open-source projects. His focus on no-code platforms highlights their role in reducing SaaS overload, improving data security, and providing flexibility and integration capabilities, which are essential for modern business operations.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
Olivier Maes has served in advisory roles, including a position on the Advisory Board of Justdiggit from 2018 to 2020. His contributions in this capacity reflect his commitment to sustainability and innovation in technology. He has also written about the benefits of no-code platforms, emphasizing their impact on productivity and decision-making in organizations.