Appian appoints Scott Van Valkenburgh to lead global alliances

Appian has announced the appointment of Scott Van Valkenburgh as Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships & Alliances.

Van Valkenburgh joins Appian with more than 25 years of experience in the technology and consulting sectors, having previously worked at SAS, Genpact, Alteryx, and PWC. His professional background includes leading global alliance and channel programmes as well as heading strategic initiatives to expand market reach and revenue.

New role

In his new position, Van Valkenburgh will lead Appian's global partnership strategy. His responsibilities will include expanding the company's network of system integrators, technology partners, and channel alliances with the objective of accelerating adoption of Appian's AI-powered process automation platform across more customers and industries.

Appian has stated that Van Valkenburgh's appointment is aligned with its continued investment in building and scaling its partner ecosystem globally. The company indicated its aim to support a broader range of organisations through collaborative partnerships.

Professional background

During his time at SAS, Genpact, and Alteryx, Van Valkenburgh oversaw the creation and management of global alliance programmes that delivered substantial new revenue streams totalling over a billion dollars. His tenure at PWC included developing global industry solution centres, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in client engagements.

"Scott's track record in building and scaling global alliance programs, combined with his understanding of enterprise software and professional services, makes him an invaluable addition," said Mark Dorsey, Chief Revenue Officer at Appian. "His leadership will be key as we continue to significantly invest in and expand our partner ecosystem to bring the Appian platform to more customers and industries."

Van Valkenburgh's remit will encompass oversight and development of both existing and new relationships with system integrators and technology providers globally, aiming to enhance Appian's market presence through these expanded partnerships.

The company's platform is used by organisations seeking to improve business processes, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer service by using AI-supported automation solutions. By growing its alliance network, Appian plans to make these benefits accessible to a larger set of clients across varied industries.

Focus on growth

The appointment is seen as a strategic move to support Appian's ongoing expansion in established and emerging markets. The company has highlighted the importance of partnerships and alliances in its plans, with Van Valkenburgh's experience in managing high-value alliance programmes regarded as a key factor for future growth.

Appian's approach involves engaging with partners who bring specialised expertise in both technology and professional services. The goal is to combine strengths across its channel ecosystem, thereby enabling customers to deploy Appian's process automation solutions efficiently and at greater scale.

The expansion of strategic alliances is intended to further Appian's commitment to supporting some of the world's largest organisations as they pursue digital transformation and operational improvement strategies.