In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Carey Pellock, Chief People Officer at Anaplan, to explore how the global AI-driven planning platform has transformed its culture while scaling across 22 countries and more than 2,200 employees.

Carey shares Anaplan's unique journey from a startup founded in a barn in York, England, to a global technology company helping organizations make smarter business decisions through real-time planning and scenario analysis. She also discusses the company's "Winning Culture," why authentic leadership matters, and how Anaplan is investing heavily in employee wellbeing, career growth, and AI innovation.

They also discuss how Anaplan balances flexibility with collaboration, the importance of building culture intentionally during periods of transformation, and why the company is looking for builders, innovators, and lifelong learners to help drive its next phase of growth.

What you'll learn:

• How Anaplan evolved from a startup founded in England to a global AI-driven planning platform
• Why Anaplan created its "Winning Culture" and the employee-led process behind its core values
• How the company balances remote work flexibility with in-person collaboration and innovation
• Why career growth, employee wellbeing, and leadership development are major investment areas
• What types of employees thrive in Anaplan's fast-moving, AI-focused environment

Guest Highlights:

• Headquarters: Miami, Florida
• Team Size: ~2,200 employees
• Global Presence: 22 countries
• Office Footprint: 20 offices worldwide
• Workforce Style: Hybrid and remote-first (approximately 50% fully remote)
• Industry: AI-driven planning and business performance software
• Culture: High-performance, collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented
• Core Values (IACTREAL): Innovative, Accountable, Collaborative, Transparent, Resilient, Empathetic, Authentic, Lifelong Learners

Unique Perks & Programs:

• Anaplan Well — Award-winning wellbeing program focused on financial wellness, mental health, physical health, and community connection
• Anaplan Grow — Company-wide learning and development platform designed to support continuous career growth
• Own Your Own Career — Employee-driven career development program that empowers individuals to actively shape their future
• Structured Leadership Academies for frontline managers, directors, and vice presidents
• Six-Month VP Development Program featuring real business challenges and executive-level growth experiences
• Extended Leadership Team — A unique network of influential employees who help shape culture and guide organizational change
• Flexible Hybrid Work Model that encourages collaboration without tying promotions or advancement to office attendance
• Multiple Career Pathways Framework designed to support both people leaders and individual contributors, recognizing that career growth doesn't require becoming a manager

To learn more about Anaplan:

Careers Page (They're hiring!)
LinkedIn Page
Carey's LinkedIn