Steve Holmes
About Steve Holmes
Steve Holmes serves as the EMEA Regional Director and General Manager at PaperCut Software, where he has played a significant role in establishing the company's presence in the region. With extensive experience at Dell in various leadership roles, he has been instrumental in delivering software solutions to millions of users across EMEA.
Current Role at PaperCut Software
Steve Holmes serves as the EMEA Regional Director and General Manager at PaperCut Software since 2016. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the regional operations and has played a significant part in establishing the company’s presence in the EMEA market. His leadership has contributed to the region representing 45% of PaperCut Software's global revenues. He holds full P&L responsibility for the EMEA region, managing various functions such as Sales, Channel Management, and Customer Services.
Previous Experience at Dell
Before joining PaperCut Software, Steve Holmes had an extensive career at Dell, where he held multiple leadership positions. He worked as Sales Director for Enterprise Solutions in the UK Channel from 2013 to 2014, and as UK Commercial Channel Director from 2014 to 2016. His earlier roles included Sales Director for Channel Services (EMEA), Director of UK Channel Operations, and Director of Service Delivery for the UK, Ireland, and South Africa. His tenure at Dell spanned from 1996 to 2016, where he developed a strong background in sales and channel management.
Education and Qualifications
Steve Holmes studied at Bracknell & Wokingham College, where he pursued a National Diploma in Business and Finance from 1987 to 1990. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Contributions to Software Solutions
Throughout his career, Steve Holmes has been instrumental in delivering both on-prem and SaaS-based software solutions to tens of millions of users across the EMEA region. His efforts have significantly impacted the growth and adoption of technology solutions in the market, particularly during his time at PaperCut Software, where he has helped build the regional team and workspaces from the ground up.
Leadership and Team Development
At PaperCut Software, Steve Holmes has been responsible for creating and developing the regional team and workspaces. His leadership has fostered a collaborative environment that supports the company’s growth objectives in the EMEA region. His strategic approach to team development has been crucial in achieving operational success and enhancing customer service.