Ahmed Alabbas
About Ahmed Alabbas
Ahmed Alabbas is a Senior Product Manager at Anaplan, recognized for driving significant increases in product adoption and customer satisfaction through strategic initiatives. He has a background in customer success and project management, with experience at several companies including PUBLITECH, Genetec, Ratehub.ca, and Donnelley Financial Solutions.
Work at Anaplan
Ahmed Alabbas has been employed at Anaplan as a Senior Product Manager since 2017. In this role, he oversees the vision and strategy for Anaplan's Admin Experience product line. His contributions have led to improved customer satisfaction and retention. Alabbas has successfully launched workflow features tailored for finance, sales, and supply chain users, which have enhanced capabilities for quota management and territory planning. Additionally, he has empowered sales teams with improved capabilities for incentive compensation, which has driven better sales performance and revenue growth.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Ahmed Alabbas held several positions that contributed to his expertise in product management and customer success. He worked as a Customer Success Manager at PUBLITECH from 2014 to 2015 in the Montreal, Canada Area. He also served as a Software Engineering Intern at Genetec for one month in 2016. Additionally, Alabbas was a Marketing and Account Manager at Ratehub.ca from 2013 to 2014 and worked as a Project Manager at Donnelley Financial Solutions from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Alabbas studied at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) with Honours in Graphic Communications Management. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in product management and customer success, equipping him with the skills necessary to drive product adoption and enhance user experiences.
Achievements in Product Management
In his role as Senior Product Manager at Anaplan, Ahmed Alabbas has driven significant improvements in product adoption and time to value. He achieved a 90% increase in product adoption and a 70% acceleration in time to value through strategic customer onboarding and usage analytics. His efforts have focused on aligning product features with customer needs, resulting in enhanced capabilities for various business functions.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
Throughout his career, Ahmed Alabbas has demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration skills. He has developed comprehensive business cases and managed customer requirements while leading cross-functional teams. His ability to work effectively with diverse groups has been instrumental in achieving enterprise success capabilities and driving product initiatives.