John Callan
About John Callan
John Callan is the VP EMEA & APAC Growth Marketing at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in product and segment marketing across various technology companies.
Current Role at Coupa Software
John Callan currently serves as the Vice President of EMEA & APAC Growth Marketing at Coupa Software. In this role since 2024, he focuses on accelerating growth and optimizing financial management through AI-driven platforms. His work involves aligning growth marketing strategies with sales teams to enhance acquisition and advocacy initiatives across these regions.
Previous Roles at Coupa Software
Before his current role, John Callan held several key positions at Coupa Software. From 2022 to 2024, he was the Vice President of Product and Segment Marketing. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director of Product and Segment Marketing from 2017 to 2022. Throughout his tenure at Coupa Software, John has been based in Dublin, Ireland, contributing significantly to the company's marketing strategies and initiatives.
Experience in Marketing Leadership Roles
John Callan has a rich history in marketing leadership roles. He served as VP Marketing at Boxever from 2016 to 2017 in Dublin, Ireland. At QlikTech, he was the Senior Director of Global Product Marketing from 2010 to 2016, working in both Dublin and Boston. His earlier roles include Director of Product Marketing at TIBCO Software and Inmagic, and Director of Product Management at PTC, where he also worked as a Senior Sales Engineer.
Educational Background in Engineering
John Callan holds an MS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a BA in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from Trinity College Dublin from 1993 to 1997. His foundational education in these technical fields has played a significant role in his professional development and expertise in areas such as spend management, analytics, and cloud technologies.
Technical Background and Skills
John Callan has a comprehensive technical background, having worked in various engineering and technical roles. He began his career as a Field Engineer at National Instruments from 2000 to 2004 and as a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota. His professional skills encompass spend management, analytics, business intelligence (BI), cloud platforms, and product lifecycle management (PLM). Additionally, he holds a Private Pilot's Licence.