Kouros Behzad
About Kouros Behzad
Kouros Behzad is the Director of HCM Product Marketing at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2020. He possesses extensive experience in human resources technology and has held various roles in notable companies such as Oracle, ADP, and SAP Labs.
Work at Anaplan
Kouros Behzad has been serving as the Director of HCM Product Marketing at Anaplan since 2020. In this role, he focuses on promoting human capital management solutions and advocates for people analytics. His position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he leverages his extensive experience in Human Resources technology to enhance product marketing strategies.
Previous Experience at Oracle Corporation
Kouros Behzad worked at Oracle Corporation in two significant roles. Initially, he served as a PeopleSoft Principal Applications Engineer from 2002 to 2005 in Pleasanton, CA. He later transitioned to the role of Principal Product Strategy Manager from 2005 to 2010 in Redwood Shores, CA. In these positions, he contributed to the development and strategy of Oracle's applications.
Career Background in Consulting and Technology
Kouros Behzad has a diverse career background that includes roles at ADP/AG Consulting as a Principal Consultant from 1994 to 2002, and at SAP Labs as Director of Product Marketing for People Analytics from 2010 to 2019. He also worked at Clarizen as a Product Marketing professional for one year in 2019-2020. His experience spans various functions including consulting, engineering, and marketing.
Education and Expertise
Kouros Behzad earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta. He possesses deep expertise in Human Resources technology, both on cloud and on-premise. His core competencies include product market fit, requirement definition, and change resilience, which support his advocacy for people analytics solutions.
Skills and Professional Development
Kouros Behzad is experienced in thought leadership, writing, presenting, and public speaking. He has developed strong rapport with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. His passion lies in helping customers, sales teams, and colleagues succeed and grow, which reflects his commitment to professional development and collaboration.