William Hsieh
About William Hsieh
William Hsieh serves as the Director of Product Marketing for the Enterprise Platform at Anaplan, where he has significantly contributed to product marketing and sales teams since 2019. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and has extensive experience in product marketing across various companies, including Accenture Strategy and Nlyte Software.
Current Role at Anaplan
William Hsieh serves as the Director of Product Marketing for the Enterprise Platform at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's product marketing strategy and execution. His responsibilities include owning product messaging, positioning, and launches for over seven marquee products, which have collectively contributed to an additional $25 million in annual recurring revenue globally. Hsieh has also produced and revitalized hundreds of internal enablement assets, enhancing the capabilities of global sales teams through regular webinars.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Prior to his current role, Hsieh held several marketing positions. He was the Director of Marketing at QuinStreet from 2011 to 2012 and served as the Head of Product Marketing at Nlyte Software from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Cloudwords, Inc. as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2015 and at TokBox in the same capacity from 2013 to 2014. These roles provided him with extensive experience in product marketing and strategy.
Educational Background
William Hsieh has a robust educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from The Wharton School. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Stanford University. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Phillips Academy Andover.
Contributions to Anaplan
Hsieh has made significant contributions to Anaplan's marketing efforts. He authored two of the top ten most viewed and downloaded briefs on Anaplan's website in 2023, specifically the Polaris and Anaplan Overview documents. He also led a keynote product demonstration and customer panel that attracted over 350 attendees at Anaplan Live, showcasing his ability to engage and inform large audiences.
Language Proficiency and Personal Interests
William Hsieh is multilingual, with fluency in both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is a classical pianist and has a passion for wine. He enjoys outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, and skiing, reflecting a well-rounded personal life.