Chris Cunningham
About Chris Cunningham
Chris Cunningham serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales for Enterprise Public Sector West at Anaplan, where he has implemented successful go-to-market strategies since 2023. He has a diverse background in sales and customer success, having previously held various roles at Workday and Anaplan, contributing to significant business growth and customer retention.
Work at Anaplan
Chris Cunningham currently serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales for the Enterprise Public Sector West at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as the Regional Vice President of Sales for Mid Market from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure at Anaplan, he implemented go-to-market strategies that contributed to significant business growth. He also streamlined sales processes for Mid-Enterprise and SMB customers, enhancing efficiency and customer retention. Additionally, he pioneered the Customer Expand sales motion in the Mid-Enterprise and SMB Sales segment, leading to increased revenue.
Previous Experience at Workday
Before joining Anaplan, Chris Cunningham worked at Workday as a Customer Success Manager from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he focused on ensuring customer satisfaction and success with Workday's products. Prior to that, he served as a Sales Development Representative at Workday from 2017 to 2019, where he contributed to the sales process and customer engagement efforts.
Educational Background
Chris Cunningham holds a Master's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from California Baptist University, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. His educational background supports his roles in sales and customer relations, providing a foundation in critical thinking and communication.
Coaching and Teaching Experience
In addition to his sales career, Chris Cunningham has experience in education and coaching. He worked as an Intern Teacher at Corona Norco Unified District in 2017 for 10 months. He also served as a Basketball Coach at the same district from 2016 to 2017 for five months, where he developed skills in leadership and team management.
Athletic Background
Chris Cunningham has a notable athletic background as a student athlete in men's basketball. He played at Santa Clara University from 2009 to 2011 and later at San Jose State University from 2011 to 2014. His experience in competitive sports has likely contributed to his teamwork and leadership skills in his professional career.