Vertex Inc., a global leader in indirect tax solutions, has announced the strategic appointment of Ralf Gärtner as its new Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Europe. This move is designed to strengthen the company's regional capabilities and reinforce its commitment to product innovation and compliance support across Europe's dynamic business environment.
Vertex appoints Ralf Gärtner as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Europe.
Gärtner brings over 30 years of experience in tax, ERP, and corporate performance management.
The appointment supports Vertex's strategy to build strong regional capabilities for customers.
His focus will be on driving innovation, growth, and strengthening compliance solutions.
Gärtner's expertise aligns with delivering technology-driven tax solutions for global enterprises.
This reinforces Vertex's commitment to the evolving European regulatory landscape.
This appointment is a key part of Vertex's global strategy to embed strong leadership within the regions where its customers operate. Ralf Gärtner brings over three decades of global leadership experience in tax, corporate performance management, ERP, and accounting automation. His proven track record in driving innovation, scaling businesses, and expanding global partner networks from his previous role at Wolters Kluwer directly supports Vertex's mission to provide seamless, technology-driven compliance solutions.
Gärtner's deep understanding of the European regulatory landscape is expected to be instrumental in helping Vertex deliver tailored solutions that provide lasting value to its customers. His role will be pivotal in advancing the company's European operations, helping organizations navigate complex tax environments, ensure compliance, and achieve sustainable growth. The leadership emphasizes that his ability to build high-performing teams will be a significant asset.
Vertex continues to expand its strategic presence in Europe to deliver tangible value as businesses face significant regulatory change and complexity. With this appointment, Vertex is strengthening its footprint to help customers stay ahead of new mandates, optimize ERP integrations, and expand internationally with confidence, backed by its comprehensive tax jurisdiction coverage and AI-powered tools like Vertex Copilot.
Vertex, Inc. is a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions. The Company’s mission is to deliver the most trusted tax technology enabling global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Vertex provides solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for major lines of indirect tax, including sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Headquartered in North America, and with offices in South America and Europe, Vertex empowers the world’s leading brands to simplify the complexity of continuous compliance.