Low-code application development platform provider Appian said it has named Software AG vet Manuel Melles to lead its partner ecosystem in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. The McLean, Va.-based company said the appointment signifies the priority it is placing on growth in the Central Europe region.
In addition to the leadership position at Software AG, Melles amassed more than a decade of partner and product management experience in various roles at Deutsche Telekom. He will guide partnerships in the region that include Accenture, Bayer, Bechtle, Capgemini, Deloitte, Infosys, KPMG, PwC, Roboyo, Sanofi, Sollers, TCS, WNS Vurum and Wipro, among others.
“We are delighted to welcome Manuel Melles to the Appian team,” said Sabine Bührer, Area Vice President Central Europe at Appian. “We are convinced that his extensive experience and strategic approach to building alliances will make a decisive contribution to strengthening our partnerships and further driving our growth in Central Europe.”