Oliver Grell
About Oliver Grell
Oliver Grell is a Sales Director at Veeam Software, with a strong background in experience management and technology. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as Tivian, Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM, focusing on enhancing employee and customer experiences through innovative solutions.
Work at Veeam Software
Oliver Grell has been serving as Sales Director at Veeam Software since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and enhancing customer engagement. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and collaborating with teams to promote Veeam's data management solutions. His tenure at Veeam aligns with his extensive background in sales leadership across various technology companies.
Previous Experience at Tivian
Before joining Veeam Software, Oliver Grell worked at Tivian as Managing Director for nine months in 2021 and 2022. At Tivian, he led initiatives related to Employee and Customer Experience, as well as Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions. His role involved the development of Intelligent Experience Management, integrating advanced technologies such as Knowledge Engineering and artificial intelligence.
Career at Oracle and Microsoft
Oliver Grell held the position of Sales Director at Oracle from 2018 to 2021, where he managed sales strategies in Düsseldorf. Prior to Oracle, he worked at Microsoft as Head of Partner Sales from 2014 to 2018. His experience at these companies contributed to his expertise in sales management and partnership development in the technology sector.
Background in IBM
Oliver Grell has a significant history with IBM, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Director of the Energy & Utility, Telco, and Media business area in 2014. He also worked as Director of Sales for the DACH region and as a Business Unit Executive for Tivoli. His experience at IBM included a focus on sales leadership and strategic business development.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Grell studied at the Technical University of Berlin, where he earned a Diplom in Wirtschaftsingenieur from 1989 to 1997. His educational background in industrial engineering complements his extensive experience in sales and technology. He advocates for a strong feedback culture within organizations and emphasizes the importance of Experience data in improving business decision-making.