Kole Leistikow
About Kole Leistikow
Kole Leistikow is a Senior Associate at Spaulding Ridge, specializing in financial planning and analysis for various sectors, including Oil & Gas. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Minnesota and has experience working with global key accounts at Anaplan and Xcel Energy.
Current Role at Spaulding Ridge
Kole Leistikow currently serves as a Senior Associate at Spaulding Ridge, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on delivering solutions and insights to clients in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His responsibilities include engaging with clients and contributing to various projects that align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Before joining Spaulding Ridge, Kole Leistikow worked at Anaplan as a Global Presales COE Consultant from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he participated in building proof of concepts for global key accounts and prioritized opportunities in Oil & Gas FP&A and Operations. His work involved engaging with clients to understand their needs and demonstrating how Anaplan's solutions could meet those needs.
Educational Background
Kole Leistikow earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems, with a minor in Corporate Environmental Management. He also studied at Concordia University-St. Paul, where he completed Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO). Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at City University of Hong Kong, where he studied for five months in 2018.
Work Experience at Xcel Energy
Kole Leistikow has held multiple positions at Xcel Energy. He worked as an Accounting Analyst II for six months in 2021 and as an Accounting Analyst - Capital Assets from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a Data Analytics Internship in Gas Operations from 2018 to 2019 and an internship focused on Capital Asset Recovery in 2019. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in accounting and analytics within the energy sector.
Mentorship Role at University of Minnesota
From 2017 to 2019, Kole Leistikow served as a Mentor for the Carlson Crew at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. In this capacity, he guided and supported fellow students, sharing insights and experiences to help them navigate their academic and professional journeys.