Michael Schanker
About Michael Schanker
Michael Schanker is the EVP of Strategy at Coupa Software, with a robust background in marketing and strategic roles across various companies.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Michael Schanker is the EVP of Strategy at Coupa Software, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing long-term strategies aimed at sustainable growth for the company. His responsibilities revolve entirely around strategic initiatives to ensure durable progress for Coupa Software.
Previous Positions at Coupa Software
Before taking on the role of EVP of Strategy, Michael Schanker served as EVP, Chief Marketing Officer in 2023 and as SVP, Strategic Marketing from 2019 to 2023. In his role as EVP, CMO, he operated in San Mateo, California, for two months, overseeing marketing initiatives and strategy. As the SVP of Strategic Marketing, he worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for four years, leading marketing efforts to drive company growth.
Career in Marketing and Growth
Michael Schanker has a rich history in marketing and growth roles, exemplified by his time at various companies. Notably, he was Head of Growth and Marketing at Remix from 2018 to 2019, followed by an advisory role from 2019 to 2021. He also worked at OpenGov Inc. as Head of Marketing from 2016 to 2018 in Redwood City, CA. At Lithium Technologies, he served as Vice President of Marketing from 2012 to 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Early Career and Industry Experience
Michael's early career includes notable positions in leading technology and consulting firms. He worked at ServiceSource as the Vice President of Worldwide Solution Design from 2009 to 2012 and as Director of Marketing from 2007 to 2009. He held marketing leadership positions at Zyme Solutions and Siebel Systems from 2005 to 2007 and 2002 to 2005, respectively. Additionally, he spent time at PTC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, demonstrating a broad spectrum of experience in marketing, consulting, and business development.
Educational Background
Michael Schanker holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, which he attained from 2000 to 2002, focusing on Marketing and Technology Strategy. He also earned a BSBA in Business Administration and Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis. His academic background has laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in strategic marketing and business development.