Adrian Williams
About Adrian Williams
Adrian Williams serves as the EMEA Alliances Director at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in business development and managing multi-partner alliances, having previously worked at notable companies such as SAP, Misys, and Finastra.
Current Role at Anaplan
Adrian Williams serves as the EMEA Alliances Director at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing alliances across the EMEA region, leveraging his extensive experience in business development and partner management. His responsibilities include fostering relationships with key partners and driving collaborative initiatives that enhance Anaplan's market presence.
Previous Experience at SAP
Adrian Williams has held multiple roles at SAP, contributing to various strategic initiatives. He worked as the Business Development Director for Sybase SAP Proposition Integration from 2011 to 2012. He later served as the SAP EMEA & DACH Lead for the Hewlett Packard Alliance and HANA Database and Technology from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he was the EMEA & MEE SAP Strategic Partners - Deloitte Lead from 2015 to 2016 and the EMEA & MEE Lead for HP & Deloitte Alliance in 2014.
Experience at Finastra and Misys
Adrian Williams worked at Finastra as the Global Head of Strategic Partners from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he held the position of Global Partner Director at Misys from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, he focused on developing and managing strategic partnerships that aligned with the companies' business objectives.
Educational Background
Adrian Williams studied at Chatham House Grammar School from 1983 to 1985. He then attended Keele University, where he earned a Bachelor of Social Science degree with honors in Politics and Geography from 1985 to 1989. His educational background has provided a foundation for his career in business development and strategic partnerships.
Expertise in Business Development
Adrian Williams specializes in cross-sector business development, particularly in financial services and telecommunications. He has expertise in managing multi-partner alliances involving systems integrators, strategy and advisory, and audit advisory partners. His approach emphasizes innovation and differentiation in market offerings, which has contributed to his success in building long-term strategic partnerships.