Builder.ai, the AI-powered software platform for digital transformation, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Peter Sharples as Vice President of Revenue and Partnerships for Asia Pacific. Sharples, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in sales and partnerships, joins Builder.ai from Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), where he had a notable tenure of more than seven years.

During his time at AWS, Sharples held key leadership roles in the channel business, making significant contributions to the company’s growth in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. His extensive experience includes leading teams in Singapore and Seattle, and his last role as the Director of Partner Core Asia Pacific and Japan based in Sydney.

Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder & Chief Wizard of Builder.ai, expressed his excitement about Sharples’ appointment, highlighting his deep experience of over 20 years in sales and partnering, including a transformative seven years at AWS. Duggal emphasized that Sharples’ leadership and insights would play a crucial role in shaping Builder.ai’s strategy for the Asia Pacific region.

Sharples, who brings a unique blend of expertise in technology and regional market nuances, expressed his enthusiasm for joining Builder.ai. He acknowledged Builder.ai’s role in democratizing software and its position ahead of the curve in integrating AI into serious business applications. Sharples looks forward to bringing the next level of innovation to customers and partners in the Asia Pacific region.

In his new role, Sharples will be responsible for scaling Builder.ai’s existing operations in India and Singapore and exploring partnership opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The appointment is seen as marking a new era of innovation and expansion for Builder.ai, particularly in the vibrant SMB ecosystems of Australia and New Zealand.

The move reflects Builder.ai’s commitment to redefining the boundaries of AI and software democratization in the Asia Pacific region.