Google appoints former OpenText executive Helen Kelisky as the new managing director of its cloud business for the UK and Ireland.

With over 30 years of experience in tech sales leadership, Kelisky has held holding senior roles with OpenText, IBM and, more recently, at Salesforce.  

Based in London, Kelisky will lead Google Cloud’s business across Ireland and Britain, with overall responsibility for the company’s sales strategy and operations in the region.

Kelisky sits on the board of directors for Women in Telecoms and Technology (WiTT), a non-profit networking group focused on education and enhancing women’s careers.

Her appointment was welcomed by EMEA cloud president and recently appointed head of operations for Google Ireland, Adaire Fox-Martin.

“We are thrilled to have Helen join us as we accelerate the next stage of growth,” said Adaire Fox-Martin, President of Google Cloud EMEA. “She brings a wealth of experience with her to the Google Cloud family.”