
Appian, a leading AI process automation platform, announced on August 25, 2025, the appointment of Scott Van Valkenburgh as Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships & Alliances. With over 25 years of experience, Van Valkenburgh will drive Appian’s global partnership strategy to expand its ecosystem of system integrators, technology partners, and channel alliances. As per the finance card, Appian’s stock price is $29.165, with a market cap of $2.21B.
Announced: August 25, 2025, Scott Van Valkenburgh named SVP, Global Partnerships & Alliances.
Experience: 25+ years at SAS, Genpact, Alteryx, and PwC, driving $1B+ in revenue.
Role: Expand Appian’s partner ecosystem for AI-powered process automation.
Stock Price: $29.165, market cap $2.21B (August 26, 2025).
Context: Follows Appian’s IDC MarketScape Leadership recognition on August 26, 2025.
Goal: Accelerate adoption across banking, insurance, government, and life sciences.
Van Valkenburgh brings extensive experience from SAS, Genpact, Alteryx, and PwC, where he generated over $1 billion in revenue through strategic alliances and built global industry solutions centers. “Scott’s track record in building and scaling global alliance programs makes him an invaluable addition,” said Mark Dorsey, Chief Revenue Officer at Appian. His leadership will enhance Appian’s partnerships, driving adoption of its AI-driven platform, which includes Agent Studio, AI Document Center, and Smart Search.
The appointment aligns with Appian’s recent recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Automation Platforms 2025 (doc #US52034624, May 2025). Van Valkenburgh will focus on expanding partnerships with system integrators like Accenture and technology partners like Incode, as seen in their recent collaboration. This strategy targets industries such as banking and government, leveraging Appian’s unified data fabric to deliver measurable business impact.
Appian’s stock price of $29.165 reflects a 10.2% year-to-date decline, but its $2.21B market cap and leadership in a $50B+ automation market signal growth potential. Van Valkenburgh’s expertise is expected to bolster Appian’s market expansion, especially in AI-driven solutions.
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