Michael Janus
About Michael Janus
Michael Janus serves as the Country Manager for Denmark at Anaplan, where he focuses on modernizing enterprise planning and analysis. With extensive experience in various leadership roles across notable companies, he emphasizes the importance of agile methodologies in adapting to market changes.
Current Role at Anaplan
Michael Janus serves as the Country Manager for Denmark at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2017, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the Danish market. His role involves addressing the unique challenges faced by enterprises in planning, analysis, and forecasting, particularly in adapting to rapid market changes.
Education and Expertise
Michael Janus has a diverse educational background. He studied Computer Science at DTU - Technical University of Denmark, earning a Master of Technology - MTech. He also completed an MBA at The Open University, focusing on Business Administration and Management. Additionally, he studied Strategy and Executive Client Management at INSEAD. His expertise lies in transforming corporate planning processes using xP&A methodologies.
Professional Background
Michael Janus has extensive experience in various leadership roles across the technology and consulting sectors. He worked at Oracle in multiple capacities, including Director of Public Sector and EMEA Director of Business Process Services. His earlier roles include positions at IBM, Hewlett Packard, and Siemens Business Services, where he focused on sales and account management.
Focus on Business Planning Transformation
Michael Janus emphasizes the importance of overcoming barriers in traditional enterprise planning and analysis. He advocates for agile methodologies to enhance IT strategies and promote modern enterprise performance management (EPM). His focus is on helping organizations adapt to changing market demands through innovative business planning processes.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Before becoming the Country Manager, Michael Janus served as the Regional Director for Nordics and Denmark at Anaplan from 2017 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for driving growth and implementing Anaplan's solutions across the region, contributing to the company's expansion and success in the Nordic markets.