Mary Ann Rose

Mary Ann Rose, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Connectbase

Mary Ann Rose is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing at Connectbase, a leading platform for automating the buying and selling of network connectivity.14 With over 25 years of experience in the technology space, she is a solution selling expert and managed services leader, helping customers modernize their environment, lower costs, and increase revenue.1

As SVP of Sales & Marketing, Mary Ann leads an amazing team that helps customers automate and transform the buying and selling of network using Connectbase's industry-leading platform, The Connected World.1 She is responsible for generating new business, expanding existing accounts, and developing strategic partnerships across the Americas region.1

Prior to Connectbase, Mary Ann co-founded the UK-Based Telecoms Quoting Platform, LastMileXchange, in 2005 where she served as CTO.1 She is also a co-founder of Unitas Global Connectivity Line of Business, where she created and launched two innovative solutions, Unitas Nexus and Unitas Reach, that connect enterprise edge locations to everywhere.1

Mary Ann holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Horticulture from Penn State University and has served as a Landscape and Nursery Specialist throughout her career.2 She is passionate about providing the best overall customer experience and building long-term relationships based on trust and value.1

Mary Ann Rose is recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology in 2021.1 She is known as a trusted advisor and innovator, making a positive impact in the complex telecommunications industry.3