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Cathy Maelfait appointed as Managing Director of 9altitudes Spain and CCO of 9altitudes Engineering
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy Maelfait as Chief Commercial Officer of 9altitudes Engineering Solutions and Managing Director of 9altitudes Spain, effective May 2nd.
Cathy brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise software, combining deep expertise in complex solution sales, global go-to-market execution and customer-centric delivery models. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in our journey towards delivering measurable growth and accelerating our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) offering further.
Cathy has consistently delivered results in high-growth environments, scaling teams and driving revenue globally. Most recently, she led the global deployment organization at Esko, where she oversaw international delivery and operational performance. Fluent in Spanish, French, English, Dutch, and German, Cathy brings a truly international perspective to the role - along with the ability to connect closely with teams and customers across regions.
Cathy shared her enthusiasm for the new role:
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I am thrilled to join 9altitudes and look forward to taking the commercial lead of the engineering business and leading the Spanish team. 9altitudes has a unique story and a strong offer to the market. I look forward to working closely with the talented teams across regions to drive commercial execution and deliver measurable growth.
Cathy Maelfait, CCO of 9altitudes Engineering & MD 9altitudes Spain
Niels Stenfeldt, our Group CEO, expressed his confidence in Cathy's appointment: "Cathy's extensive experience and international perspective make her the perfect fit for this role. Her leadership will be instrumental in accelerating our PLM offering and strengthening our presence in Spain."
Cathy's appointment as Chief Commercial Officer for our engineering business is a testament to our commitment to growth and excellence. We are confident that her leadership will drive our commercial execution and empower our teams to unlock their full potential.