Chris Marriott
About Chris Marriott
Chris Marriott is the Director of Product Management at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in product management and research, with previous roles at IBM and the University of York.
Current Role at Anaplan
Chris Marriott serves as the Director of Product Management at Anaplan since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring rapid time to value for Anaplan customers through intuitive build experiences and out-of-the-box applications. His leadership focuses on enhancing user engagement and optimizing product functionality.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Chris Marriott held multiple roles at Anaplan, including Senior Manager of Product Management from 2021 to 2023, Senior Product Manager from 2019 to 2021, and Manager of Product Management for a brief period in 2021. He also worked at IBM as a Senior Product Manager from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for the Planning Analytics Cloud offering.
Education and Expertise
Chris Marriott completed his PhD at the University of York from 2010 to 2014, focusing on the application of mathematics to safety-critical and real-time systems. He also holds a Master of Engineering (MEng hons) in Computer Systems and Software Engineering from the same institution, which he obtained from 2006 to 2010. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of technology.
Background in Academia
Chris Marriott began his academic career at the University of York, where he worked as a PhD Research Student from 2010 to 2014. He also served as a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant from 2010 to 2012 and completed a research internship in 2010. His experience in academia has contributed to his ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Skills and Communication
Chris Marriott possesses a strong ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This skill fosters productive partnerships and secures buy-in for new initiatives, which is essential in his roles within product management.