Loss of Leadership with recent departure of CMO - Anonymous employee Anaplan Employee Review

4.0
Jul 21, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The culture of Anaplan has been slowly improving under the influence of our new CEO who seems to genuinely care about the employees and our customers. Great product Still have some really talented people at the company. Focus back on driving a positive culture Good benefits

Cons

Set back in our leadership team with the recent departure of our CMO who was the most energetic, passionate and entrepreneurial members of the current leadership team. The hope is that whoever follows in his footsteps will continue on the path that has been paved with the recent rebrand, hugely successful Hub Conference and ongoing marketing focus. Some of the wrong people in management roles which is driving good people to start looking elsewhere.

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2.0
May 7, 2026
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One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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Anaplan Response
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We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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