Ultimo, a leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software, has appointed Philip Neal as its new Senior Vice President for the EMEA and APAC regions. Neal was previously Senior Area Vice President and Head of Industrial in the UK and Ireland at Salesforce. He brings decades of experience in enterprise technologies and has successfully shaped digital transformation in various industries.
In his new role, Neal will lead Ultimo's sales in the EMEA and APAC region, which includes regional sales managers and their teams, global channel partnerships, business development and all pre-sales activities. His role is to accelerate Ultimo's growth in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific and to deepen partnerships with companies looking to optimize their equipment performance and operational efficiency.
Over his long career, Neal has developed extensive expertise in the energy and utilities, automotive, aerospace, defense and manufacturing industries, helping industrial companies improve asset maintenance, enhance safety and achieve measurable return on investment (ROI) with innovative software solutions.
"I am delighted to be joining Ultimo at such a dynamic time for the industry," said Philip Neal, Senior Vice President for EMEA and APAC at Ultimo. "Industrial organizations are facing major challenges, from aging infrastructure to skills shortages, and need trusted partners who understand their complex operational needs. Ultimo's AI-powered EAM platform is perfectly suited to help them unlock whole new levels of efficiency. I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver significant value to these organizations."
Neal combines technical acumen with commercial leadership skills that he has honed at leading technology companies such as Salesforce and Verizon Enterprise Solutions Group. His approach is focused on building trusted partnerships and delivering solutions that address the complex challenges faced by industrial organizations in an increasingly digital world.
"Philip Neal's deep industry experience and proven ability to build high-performing teams make him the ideal leader to lead Ultimo's next phase of growth in the EMEA and APAC region," said Steven Elsham, Chief Executive Officer at Ultimo. "His experience in helping industrial organizations digitally transform, combined with his customer-centric approach, will be invaluable as we expand our global operations and deliver innovative EAM solutions."
