Gemma Lindsay
About Gemma Lindsay
Gemma Lindsay is the Director of Sales Development for EMEA and APAC at Anaplan, where she focuses on promoting intelligent planning and business transformation. She has a background in business management and extensive experience in sales development across various companies, including SAP Concur and Dynatrace.
Work at Anaplan
Gemma Lindsay currently serves as the Director of Sales Development for EMEA and APAC at Anaplan, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she actively promotes the use of Anaplan's solutions, focusing on intelligent planning and decision-making for businesses. Her responsibilities include engaging with organizations to identify opportunities for growth and transformation through strategic planning and performance management.
Previous Experience at SAP Concur
Prior to her role at Anaplan, Gemma Lindsay worked at SAP Concur as the Director of Sales Development for the UK and France, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses from 2016 to 2020. She also held the position of Senior Sales Development Manager at SAP Concur from 2015 to 2016. During her time there, she contributed to the development and execution of sales strategies tailored to the SMB sector.
Career Background
Gemma Lindsay has a diverse career background in sales and marketing. She worked at Dynatrace as the SDR Director for EMEA from 2020 to 2022. Earlier in her career, she held various positions at ProspectSoft, including Head of Telemarketing and Sales & Marketing Assistant/Telemarketer. Additionally, she began her professional journey at the Royal Bank of Scotland as a Customer Service Officer.
Education and Expertise
Gemma Lindsay studied at Solent University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, achieving First Class Honours from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in sales development and strategic planning, which she applies in her current role at Anaplan.
Engagement in Employability Initiatives
During her time at Southampton Solent University, Gemma Lindsay was involved in employability initiatives, serving as an assistant for the Solent Employability Challenge in 2011. This experience reflects her commitment to fostering professional development and enhancing employability skills among students.