Mark Jacobs joins Celonis as the new Senior Vice President of North America Sales and Go-to-Market leader, aiming to expand the company’s reach and strengthen its market presence in North America.
Celonis, a leading global provider in the field of process mining, has recently appointed Mark Jacobs as the Senior Vice President of North America Sales and the Go-to-Market leader for the region. This strategic move is expected to further accelerate the company’s growth and strengthen its presence in the important North American market.
Mark Jacobs, with his impressive three-decade tenure in the enterprise software industry, comes with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leading high-performance teams. His expertise spans across various domains including sales, customer success, services, and product development with notable stints at major tech companies such as Medidata, Marketo/Adobe, and Oracle. Under his leadership, Celonis aims to deepen its engagements with existing customers while expanding its market reach.
Celonis has already established a robust footprint in North America, boasting relationships with over 25% of Fortune 500 companies in the region including prominent names like Johnson & Johnson, US Army, GE Healthcare, The Coca-Cola Company, Uber Technologies, HSBC Bank, Accenture, and KPMG. These partnerships reflect the critical role Celonis plays in helping organizations optimize their processes through its innovative process mining technology.
Alex Rinke, co-CEO and co-founder of Celonis, expressed his enthusiasm about Jacobs steering the North America operations. Rinke highlighted Jacobs’ pivotal role in cultivating important customer relationships and strategic partnerships that are crucial as Celonis embarks on its next phase of rapid growth. According to Rinke, Jacobs’ extensive experience and leadership skills are invaluable assets that will drive further success for Celonis.
Jacobs’ appointment coincides with Celonis being named a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms for the second year running. This endorsement by Gartner not only emphasizes the effectiveness of Celonis’ technologies but also boosts its prominence in C-level executive circles, highlighting its capabilities in both vision and execution.
Celonis’ Process Intelligence platform delivers significant benefits such as immediate cash impact, enhanced customer experiences, and reduced carbon emissions. By developing a digital twin of company processes and employing advanced AI, Celonis offers unprecedented transparency and efficiency improvements across various sectors, including Life Sciences, Healthcare, CPG/Retail, Financial Services, Public Sector, and Manufacturing.
The appointment of a seasoned leader like Jacobs and the continued recognition by industry analysts signify Celonis’ commitment to maintaining its leadership in process optimization solutions. Jacobs himself is keen to further the mission of Celonis, emphasizing the transformative potential of process mining and intelligence technologies that he has witnessed firsthand over the past two years.
Looking ahead, Jacobs will be engaging with current and potential customers and partners at the upcoming Celonis Day events across various key cities in the United States. These events are excellent opportunities for stakeholders to gain insights into the latest developments at Celonis and hear directly from Jacobs about the strategic direction under his leadership.
With its dual headquarters in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, and over 20 offices worldwide, Celonis continues to lead the way in process mining technology, making operations smoother and more efficient for businesses across the globe.