Steven Rose
About Steven Rose
Steven Rose serves as the Board Chair at ICE List and has extensive experience in the technology sector, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Violin Memory, Pure Storage, and CommVault Systems.
Current Role at ICE List
Steven Rose serves as the Board Chair at ICE List, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he provides strategic oversight and guidance to the organization. His leadership focuses on enhancing the company's direction and fostering growth within the technology sector. Rose's extensive experience in various leadership roles contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Steven Rose has held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Violin Memory as Senior Vice President for EMEA & LATAM from 2013 to 2014. He also served as Managing Director for EMEA at New Era of Networks from 1995 to 2001. His career includes roles at Pure Storage, Veritas Software, and CommVault Systems, where he focused on enterprise sales and international expansion.
Educational Background
Steven Rose has a diverse educational background. He studied at INSEAD, completing a Strategy course in 2011. He earned a degree in Business & Computer Science from Aston University from 1982 to 1983. Additionally, he attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he was commissioned as an Army Officer. He also completed a Directors course at Hult Ashridge in 2000 and studied Arctic warfare at the Norwegian Arctic Warfare School.
Board and Advisory Roles
In addition to his current role at ICE List, Steven Rose has considerable board experience. He has served as Chair (NED) at 4sl from 2013 to 2021 and has been involved with Silk as an Advisory Board member from 2015 to 2023. His expertise in technology and business development has made him a sought-after advisor in the software industry, focusing on early-stage management teams.
Interests and Specializations
Steven Rose has a keen interest in technology business building, fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions. He specializes in sectors such as SaaS, Cloud infrastructure, Fintech, Storage, Security, and Big Data. Outside of his professional interests, he enjoys skiing, distance sailing, and fell walking, reflecting his diverse passions.