Maria S. E. Fürst

Maria S. E. Fürst is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and business development across various sectors, particularly in IT and hospitality. Currently serving as the Territory Manager and Sales Leader at i2 Group, Maria oversees multiple regions, including Nordics and Central and Eastern Europe. Prior positions at IBM involved roles such as Sales Specialist and Nordic Sales Leader in Security and Intelligence Analysis, where significant contributions to business growth were made. Previous experience includes managing partnerships at Blue Lion Management, international sales consulting at Exact, and account management roles in hospitality at Htel Serviced Apartments and Marriott International. Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and European Hospitality Management from Hotelschool The Hague and a University Diploma in Business Administration and International Marketing from Luleå University of Technology.