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Workiva CEO and executives

Executive Summary. Based on our data team's research, Martin J. Vanderploeg Ph.d is the Workiva's CEO. Workiva has 1,319 employees, of which 23 are in a leadership position.
Here are further demographic highlights of the leadership team:
  • The Workiva executive team is 39% female and 61% male.
  • 58% of the management team is White.
  • 8% of Workiva management is Hispanic or Latino.
  • 9% of the management team is Black or African American.
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Name & TitleBio
Martin J. Vanderploeg Ph.d

CEO

Martin J. Vanderploeg Ph.d's LinkedIn

Marty is the president and chief executive officer of Workiva Inc., a $350 million cloud-based software technology company with an open, intelligent, and intuitive platform that simplifies complex work for global organizations. As CEO, Marty is focused on developing the company’s vision and award-winning culture, which nurtures an innovative workplace enabling customers to confidently move their businesses forward. He has over 30 years of experience in scaling software companies from start-ups to private and public global enterprises.

Jeffrey Trom Ph.d

EVP, Chief Technology Officer

Jeffrey Trom Ph.d's LinkedIn

Jeffrey Trom is an Exec VP/CTO/Co-Founder at WORKIVA INC and Managing Director at WORKIVA INC and is based in Ames, Iowa. He has worked as VP/CTO at Engineering Animation Inc. Jeffrey works or has worked as PRESIDENT at Middle Creek Montessori. He attended University of Iowa and Iowa State University between 1985 and 1990.

Jill E. Klindt

SVP, CFO, CAO & Treasurer

Jill E. Klindt's LinkedIn

In her previous role, Ms. Klindt served as Chief Accounting Officer and was responsible for Workiva’s global corporate accounting, tax strategy, treasury, procurement and enterprise risk management. Her career spans more than 20 years of extensive experience in financial management and business leadership. Prior to joining Workiva in 2008, she held finance and accounting positions at Wells Fargo Financial, CitiMortgage and Principal Residential Mortgage.

Julie Iskow

President & Chief Operating Officer

Julie Iskow's LinkedIn

Iskow was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Medidata Solutions (NASDAQ:MDSO), a leading technology and data platform for life sciences. She was responsible for developing and executing Medidata’s technology strategy and leading the teams that design, develop, deliver and support the company’s platform of cloud-based solutions, data analytics and AI capabilities. Iskow also serves on the Board of Directors of Vocera Communications (NYSE:VCRA).

Brandon E. Ziegler

EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer

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Brandon Ziegler is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Workiva.

Previously, Mr. Ziegler served as senior vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant corporate secretary at Medidata Solutions, a leading technology and data platform for life sciences. He brings to Workiva over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, M&A, securities, venture financing, commercial negotiation, privacy and international law.

Emily Forrester

SVP

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Michael D. Hawkins

EVP

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Mike Rost

Senior Vice President-Corporate Development & IR

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Yasser Mahmud

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer

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David Haila

SVP, Head of Product

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Name & TitleBio
Jeffrey Trom Ph.d

EVP, Chief Technology Officer

Jeffrey Trom Ph.d's LinkedIn

Jeffrey Trom is an Exec VP/CTO/Co-Founder at WORKIVA INC and Managing Director at WORKIVA INC and is based in Ames, Iowa. He has worked as VP/CTO at Engineering Animation Inc. Jeffrey works or has worked as PRESIDENT at Middle Creek Montessori. He attended University of Iowa and Iowa State University between 1985 and 1990.

Workiva board members

Name & TitleBio
Martin J. Vanderploeg Ph.d

CEO

Martin J. Vanderploeg Ph.d's LinkedIn

Marty is the president and chief executive officer of Workiva Inc., a $350 million cloud-based software technology company with an open, intelligent, and intuitive platform that simplifies complex work for global organizations. As CEO, Marty is focused on developing the company’s vision and award-winning culture, which nurtures an innovative workplace enabling customers to confidently move their businesses forward. He has over 30 years of experience in scaling software companies from start-ups to private and public global enterprises.

Julie Iskow

President & Chief Operating Officer

Julie Iskow's LinkedIn

Iskow was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Medidata Solutions (NASDAQ:MDSO), a leading technology and data platform for life sciences. She was responsible for developing and executing Medidata’s technology strategy and leading the teams that design, develop, deliver and support the company’s platform of cloud-based solutions, data analytics and AI capabilities. Iskow also serves on the Board of Directors of Vocera Communications (NYSE:VCRA).

Brigid A. Bonner

Board Member

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David S. Mulcahy

Board Member

Michael M. Crow Ph.d

Board Member

Robert H. Herz

Board Member

Suku V. Radia

Board Member

Eugene S. Katz

Board Member

Robert Bob

Board Member

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Pros of working at Workiva

Excellent, people-first leadership, innovative products, and caring colleagues

Cons of working at Workiva

None!

Workiva benefits

“Work where you work best” culture (oh, and great swag!).

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