Jun Nakata
About Jun Nakata
Jun Nakata serves as the VP of Sales and Country Manager for Japan at Anaplan, where he has played a key role in enhancing business forecasting through the company's Hyperblock™ technology. He has extensive experience in sales and analytics, having previously held positions at SAP, SAS, and FUJITSU.
Current Role at Anaplan
Jun Nakata serves as the Vice President of Sales and Country Manager for Japan at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2016, overseeing operations within the 23 wards of Tokyo. In this role, he has focused on enhancing business forecasting and decision-making processes through Anaplan's proprietary Hyperblock™ technology. His leadership has been pivotal in aligning strategic planning with collaborative execution across various enterprises in Japan.
Previous Experience at SAP
Before joining Anaplan, Jun Nakata worked at SAP as the Director and Head of Analytics from 2007 to 2015. During his eight years in this role, he was based in Tokyo, Japan, where he contributed to the development of analytics solutions that supported business decision-making processes.
Background in Business Development
Jun Nakata has a solid foundation in business development, having worked at SAS as a Manager from 2001 to 2007. In this six-year tenure, he focused on driving business growth and developing strategies that enhanced the company's market presence. He also worked at FUJITSU in a sales capacity for one year, from 2000 to 2001.
Education and Language Proficiency
Jun Nakata studied at Osaka University of Foreign Studies, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language and Information, specializing in Chinese Language, from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his studies at UIBE, focusing on Chinese Language for one year in 1998-1999. This educational background has equipped him with strong language skills and cultural insights, beneficial for his professional roles in Japan.
Leadership at Cooori Japan Co., Ltd
Prior to his current role at Anaplan, Jun Nakata served as the Country Manager for Cooori Japan Co., Ltd from 2015 to 2016. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing the company's operations in Japan, contributing to its strategic direction and market engagement.