Payandeh Ekrami
About Payandeh Ekrami
Payandeh Ekrami is an Account Executive specializing in Strategic Partnerships at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in business development and marketing, with previous roles at Micron Technology, Samsung Electronics, and ON Semiconductor.
Work at Anaplan
Currently, Payandeh Ekrami serves as an Account Executive in Strategic Partnerships at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's efforts in real-time collaborative planning and scenario modeling. In this role, he engages with clients to foster growth and learning through brainstorming and problem-solving sessions. His work emphasizes the capabilities of the Anaplan platform, showcasing its effectiveness in modernizing planning processes.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Anaplan, Payandeh Ekrami worked at Samsung Electronics as an Account Executive from 2016 to 2018. His role involved managing client relationships and driving business growth. Prior to that, he was employed at Micron Technology as a Business Development & Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2016, where he focused on marketing strategies and business development initiatives in Folsom, CA. Additionally, he served as an Emerging Executive Advisor at Watermark for one year in 2017.
Educational Background
Payandeh Ekrami earned his MBA in Business Administration from Idaho State University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and practices. His academic experience is complemented by practical work experience in various marketing and business development roles.
Early Career and Internships
Payandeh Ekrami began his career as a Marketing Intern at Bannock Development Corporation in 2009, where he worked for four months in Pocatello, ID. He also gained experience as a Product Marketing Engineer at ON Semiconductor from 2009 to 2013, contributing to product marketing strategies in the Pocatello, Idaho area. These early roles helped shape his career in marketing and business development.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders
In his current role at Anaplan, Payandeh Ekrami collaborates with visionary leaders in Silicon Valley. His focus is on modernizing and optimizing planning processes, leveraging his expertise to enhance client engagement and drive strategic partnerships. This collaboration is essential for fostering innovation and improving operational efficiencies within organizations.