Pierre Castelain
About Pierre Castelain
Pierre Castelain is a Manager of Solution Consulting and Presales for Southern Europe at Anaplan, where he has contributed significantly to the company's growth since its early days in France. He has a diverse background in consulting, having worked with several firms and holding advanced degrees in Strategic Information Systems Management, Accounting and Finance, and Management.
Current Role at Anaplan
Pierre Castelain serves as the Manager of Solution Consulting and Presales for Southern Europe at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2021, working in Paris, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he focuses on engaging with large enterprise prospects to identify broken business processes and problems. He also supports and coaches a team of consultants based in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, ensuring that they develop effective domain-specific solutions and messaging to address client needs.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Pierre Castelain has a significant history with Anaplan, having worked there in various capacities from 2014 to 2021. He initially joined as a Consultant - Application Model Builder from 2014 to 2016. He then transitioned to the role of Solution Consultant / Presales from 2016 to 2018, followed by Senior Solution Consultant / Presales from 2018 to 2019. He also served as Manager, Solution Consulting / Presales, France, from 2019 to 2021. His contributions were instrumental in Anaplan's growth from a start-up to a leading enterprise software company in France.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Castelain has a strong educational background in management and information systems. He studied at Aston Business School, earning a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from 2008 to 2009. He also completed a Specialized Master in Strategic Information Systems Management at both HEC Paris and Mines Paris from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he holds a Master's in Management from Audencia, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in consulting and solution development.
Consulting Experience
Before joining Anaplan, Pierre Castelain gained valuable consulting experience at several firms. He worked at Atos Consulting as a Senior Consultant from 2013 to 2014 and as a Consultant from 2011 to 2012. He also held a position at Capgemini Consulting for eight months in 2010 and worked at CGI Business Consulting (formerly Unilog Management) for 11 months in 2007. His early career included a brief stint as an Analyst at Société Générale in 2006. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in solution consulting and client engagement.
Professional Development and Contributions
Throughout his career, Pierre Castelain has been involved in developing domain-specific solutions, demos, and messaging tailored to meet client needs. He has played a key role in creating product awareness in the marketplace and building proof of concepts to address prospects' pain points. His focus on engaging with enterprise clients has allowed him to identify and resolve complex business challenges effectively.