Grant Highlander
About Grant Highlander
Grant Highlander serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Verint, bringing over twenty years of financial leadership experience in the technology and software industries. He has held various senior roles at IBM and Verint, overseeing financial operations for major organizations globally.
Current Role at Verint
Grant Highlander serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Verint, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of the company, which impacts over 10,000 organizations across 180 countries. His leadership is integral to Verint's commitment to enhancing customer engagement through advanced technology solutions.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to his current role, Grant Highlander held several key positions at IBM. He served as Vice President & CFO of IBM Security in 2015, Vice President of Finance for Global Software Sales & Marketing in 2014, and Director & CFO for the North America Software Group from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at IBM spanned nearly two decades, during which he also worked in various finance roles across multiple global locations, including Shanghai and Tokyo.
Education and Expertise
Grant Highlander earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of San Diego. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Arizona. His educational background complements his extensive experience in financial leadership within the technology and software sectors, focusing on leveraging AI, analytics, and open cloud architecture.
Financial Leadership Experience
With over twenty years of financial leadership experience, Grant Highlander has played a significant role in overseeing financial operations for major organizations. His expertise includes managing financial strategies that support large-scale operations, such as those at Verint, which serves over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies.
Impact at Verint
Since joining Verint in October 2015, Grant Highlander has contributed to the company's financial strategy and operations. His work has been pivotal in enhancing the company's customer engagement platforms, ensuring that Verint remains a leader in providing innovative solutions to its global clientele.