From passion to impact: Leading growth and innovation in the Nordics
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At Anaplan, we empower our people to get inspired, connected, developed, and rewarded — while driving innovation that transforms global companies.
Part of our Winning Culture at Anaplan is empowering our people to be inspired, connected, developed, and rewarded by their work building breakthrough decision-making solutions for our customers around the globe.
That work comes to life locally in our regions as our teams partner with leading companies to solve their toughest business challenges.
We sat down with Mikael Schwarzman, Anaplan’s regional vice president in the Nordic region, to hear about his journey, the opportunities in this dynamic market, and what makes Anaplan’s go-to-market organization a great place to build a career.
What led you to join Anaplan and take on a leadership role in the Nordics?
I’ve spent nearly 25 years in tech sales, starting in cybersecurity before discovering my real passion: helping clients solve complex business challenges to drive competitiveness, market growth, and profitability. Along the way, I’ve worked for top SaaS companies, learning from incredible leaders who pushed the boundaries of innovation.
When Anaplan’s recruitment team reached out, I saw an opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Anaplan isn’t just innovating in the software industry — we’re redefining our category. Seven months into this work, I’m more excited than ever. We have a strong community of customers and partners, a high-performing team, and a Winning Culture where our people feel empowered to creatively innovate to drive even greater outcomes.
What makes the Nordic market such an exciting place to work?
The Nordic region — Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland — is uniquely diverse, with each country bringing its own language, business culture, and industry expertise. This creates a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where adaptability and deep market knowledge are critical.
What excites me most is the tremendous opportunity for growth. We’re expanding our presence and delivering exceptional value in an ecosystem known for early tech adoption, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and digital transformation.
Why are Anaplan solutions a great fit for the Nordics?
The Nordics are home to a vibrant mix of startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 companies across industries like healthcare, energy, retail, consumer products, manufacturing, and financial services — many of which are already Anaplan customers. These companies demand solutions that help them move fast, make smarter decisions, and stay ahead of the competition — which is exactly what Anaplan delivers.
What’s special about the culture and team at Anaplan?
Anaplan is a place where people are empowered to take action, think creatively, and drive real impact. We’re a connected global team of innovators — entrepreneurial, bold, and always pushing boundaries.
Our Winning Culture is built on innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, accountability, and disciplined execution — both in how we support our customers and in how we work together to find smart, pragmatic solutions.
I’m incredibly proud of our high-impact team here in the Nordics — especially how we challenge mediocrity every day while working to contribute to Anaplan’s global success.
What do you look for when hiring new team members at Anaplan?
We’re looking for passionate problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-moving, innovative environment — collaborative, coachable, and growth-oriented individuals who are committed to delivering real value for customers. At Anaplan, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers where you can grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact.