Planview, a leading provider of Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development software, has appointed Matt Zilli as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Zilli, who previously served as Planview's President of Field Operations and was the CEO of Clarizen before its acquisition, succeeds Razat Gaurav, who will transition to a role on the company's Board of Directors as part of a planned succession.
Planview appoints Matt Zilli, former President of Field Operations and Clarizen CEO, as its new CEO.
He succeeds Razat Gaurav, who transitions to the Board of Directors.
Zilli brings over 20 years of experience, including scaling Marketo through its $4.75B acquisition by Adobe.
Planview has doubled its Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) over the past five years.
The company recently introduced Planview Anvi, its next-generation AI for Connected Work.
Zilli's mandate is to accelerate growth and deepen leadership in the SPM and DPD markets.
Zilli steps into the CEO role as Planview positions its AI-driven platform as central to helping companies navigate disruption by connecting strategy to execution. He highlighted the company's strategic value, stating, “Planview’s AI-first platform sits at the heart of how companies transform, at a time when every company faces unprecedented disruption. Our AI-first platform is accelerating their time to market and driving efficiency across their most strategic priorities.”
Zilli's background includes a pivotal role in scaling marketing automation leader Marketo from $60 million in revenue through its multi-billion dollar acquisition by Adobe. He joined Planview via its acquisition of Clarizen in 2021, where he was CEO and led a significant transformation. His deep understanding of Planview's operations and strategy positions him to guide the company's next expansion phase.
Planview has experienced substantial growth, doubling its ARR, expanding globally, and making strategic acquisitions under prior leadership. Mark Fields, Chairman of the Board at Planview, expressed confidence in the transition, saying, “Matt and the Planview team continue to prove their ability to innovate and execute through complex market conditions, and I have complete confidence in their vision and capability to drive Planview's continued growth and market leadership.”
Investors Nehal Raj of TPG Capital and Ashu Agrawal of TA Associates also welcomed Zilli, noting his strategic leadership and operating experience. Zilli acknowledged the foundation laid by his predecessor, adding, “I want to thank Razat for his outstanding leadership and vision over the past several years. He has built an incredible culture and positioned Planview for sustainable, long-term success.”
With its AI-powered platform and a seasoned growth executive at the helm, Planview is poised to strengthen its position as an end-to-end solution for enterprises aligning portfolio strategy with product delivery in a dynamic market.
About Planview
Planview is the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development (DPD), powered by advanced AI capabilities that give business and technology leaders the strategic foresight to prioritize investments and initiatives, make plans real within constraints, and pivot with certainty when things change. Our AI-driven connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 3,000 customers and 3.1 million users globally. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Planview has over 1,500 employees worldwide.
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