Neal Goffman
About Neal Goffman
Neal Goffman serves as the Vice President of Public Sector at Anaplan and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. He has extensive experience in both startup environments and large software companies, specializing in customer acquisition and growth strategies.
Work at Anaplan
Neal Goffman currently serves as the Vice President of Public Sector at Anaplan, where he is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving growth and strategic initiatives within the public sector, leveraging his extensive experience in sales management and customer acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Neal Goffman studied at Harvard University, completing an Advanced Learning Program through IBM. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Statistics from Rutgers University, which he obtained from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in 'go to market' strategy, sales management, and team leadership.
Background
Neal Goffman has a diverse professional background that includes launching and selling startups as well as working in large software and IT companies. His career spans various roles, including significant positions at IBM, where he served as Cognitive Practice Leader for the public sector and North America Cognos & SPSS Leader. He also held leadership roles at Ciber Global, GrowPath, and StrikeIron.
Achievements
Neal Goffman has demonstrated a strong ability to drive growth in his roles. Notably, he achieved a 300%+ growth rate for Vanguard Software by effectively building and enhancing sales, marketing, and delivery teams. His track record includes turning around non-growing companies into high-growth enterprises, showcasing his skills in turnaround and startup environments.
Professional Experience
Neal Goffman has held various leadership positions throughout his career. He worked at Ciber Global as Practice Director from 2011 to 2012, and at GrowPath as Chief Executive Officer from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at IBM included roles as Cognitive Practice Leader and North America Cognos & SPSS Leader. He also served as Vice President at StrikeIron from 2012 to 2014 and as Account Executive at Docucorp International from 1999 to 2003.