Shinji Sugama
About Shinji Sugama
Shinji Sugama serves as the Regional Vice President at Anaplan in Tokyo, Japan, where he has worked since 2022. He has over a decade of experience in IT sales and holds certifications as a government-authorized consultant and Information Technology Strategist.
Work at Anaplan
Shinji Sugama currently serves as the Regional Vice President at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. In this role, he focuses on enhancing planning and analysis operations for financial institutions. Prior to this position, he worked as an Account Executive at Anaplan from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's growth in the region.
Previous Experience at SAP Concur
Before joining Anaplan, Sugama worked at SAP Concur as a Regional Sales Executive from 2017 to 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. His role involved managing sales strategies and client relationships, contributing to the company's objectives in the region.
Background in Technology and Finance
Shinji Sugama has a substantial background in technology and finance. He worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise for seven years, holding positions such as Enterprise Account Manager and Finance Account Manager for HP Financial Services. His experience also includes four years as an Assistant Manager at Tokyo Century Corporation.
Education and Expertise
Sugama holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Waseda University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He is certified as a government-authorized consultant (中小企業診断士) and as an Information Technology Strategist (ITストラテジスト). His expertise includes selling non-purchasing IT usage models, such as SaaS and pay-as-you-go offerings.
Professional Focus
Shinji Sugama has over a decade of experience in the IT sector, with a strong emphasis on improving efficiency and sophistication in planning and analysis operations for domestic financial institutions. His work is characterized by a commitment to enhancing operational effectiveness within the industry.