Chris Eckersley
About Chris Eckersley
Chris Eckersley is the Director of GTM Strategy & Analytics at Anaplan, where he focuses on driving strategic business outcomes through data-driven insights. He has extensive experience in business transformation and analytics, having held roles at Deloitte, Stolt Tank Containers, and the CIA.
Current Role at Anaplan
Chris Eckersley serves as the Director of Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy & Analytics at Anaplan. He has been in this position since 2023, focusing on leveraging data to drive strategic business outcomes. His role involves enhancing operational results and improving the synergy between people, processes, and technology.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Eckersley has extensive experience at Deloitte, where he held multiple roles. He began as a Summer Associate in 2014 for two months in the San Francisco Bay Area. He later worked as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2017 and then as a Manager from 2017 to 2019, both positions located in Houston, Texas. His tenure at Deloitte contributed to his expertise in consulting and analytics.
Leadership at Stolt Tank Containers
From 2019 to 2023, Chris Eckersley worked at Stolt Tank Containers as the Director of Business and Process Transformation. In this role, he led initiatives aimed at transforming business processes, particularly within the logistics sector. His leadership focused on driving operational improvements during his four years in the Houston, Texas Area.
Background in Logistics and Intelligence
Eckersley's career includes experience at Lockheed Martin as a Logistics Functional Analyst in 2009 for two months and as an Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency from 2010 to 2013 for three years. These roles provided him with a foundation in logistics and operational analysis, enhancing his strategic capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Chris Eckersley holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he studied Strategy and Technology from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in GTM strategy and analytics.