Anne Plese
About Anne Plese
Anne Plese serves as the Director of Product Marketing at Azul, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Oracle, Rimini Street, and Cisco Systems. She holds a Graduate degree from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University.
Work at Azul
Currently, Anne Plese serves as the Director of Product Marketing at Azul, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that enhance product visibility and market penetration. Her experience in product marketing is leveraged to drive growth and establish strong market presence for Azul's offerings. The company is known for its innovative solutions in the software industry, and Plese's leadership contributes to its competitive positioning.
Previous Experience in Product Marketing
Before joining Azul, Anne Plese worked at Rimini Street as Sr. Director of Product Marketing - Application Management from 2018 to 2022. Her role involved overseeing product marketing strategies and initiatives. Prior to Rimini Street, she held the position of Director of Converged Infrastructure Product Marketing at Oracle from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Senior Field Development Manager for Cloud at Equinix from 2015 to 2016, and worked at Verizon Enterprise Solutions from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Anne Plese studied at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where she achieved a graduate degree in Business Market Management. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Oregon State University. Plese possesses expertise in partner and channel marketing, focusing on building and managing relationships with business partners. Her skills extend to competitive strategy, press and analyst relations, and defining customer requirements across various market segments.
Background in Technology Companies
Anne Plese has a robust background in the technology sector, having worked at Cisco Systems as a Director from 2006 to 2013. Her extensive experience spans various roles that emphasize product marketing and strategic development. This background equips her with the knowledge to analyze market trends and competitor activities, enabling effective product positioning in a competitive landscape.