Gladys Lu
About Gladys Lu
Gladys Lu is a Senior Manager of Partners & Alliances at Anaplan, with a strong background in product management and strategic partnerships. She has previously held roles at INTURN, McKinsey & Company, and Local Panda, and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Work at Anaplan
Gladys Lu currently serves as the Senior Manager for Partners & Alliances at Anaplan. She has held this position since 2023, working in the San Francisco Bay Area in a hybrid capacity. In her role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that align with Anaplan's business objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Anaplan, Gladys Lu worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior Associate from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she was a Product Manager at INTURN for 11 months in 2020 to 2021. She also held the position of Vice President at InSITE for 7 months in 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Founding Partner and Lead Product Manager at Local Panda from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Gladys Lu earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her expertise includes building consumer products, managing enterprise product portfolios, and driving technology investment.
Background
Gladys Lu has a diverse professional background that spans multiple roles and industries. She began her career as an Associate Research Strategist at Continuum in 2014. She later co-founded Touch, where she focused on product strategy from 2015 to 2017. Her experience in Shanghai, China, and the Greater New York City Area has contributed to her strong understanding of global markets.
Professional Focus
Gladys Lu possesses a product-driven strategy focus in her professional approach. She has a strong background in forming strategic partnerships and driving technology investments, which supports her ability to innovate and manage product portfolios effectively.