Xavier Merlant

Xavier Merlant is an experienced professional in financial services and reporting, currently serving as Head of Anaplan Financial Consolidation & Reporting for the French market since February 2025. Prior to this role, Xavier was a Strategic Account Manager at Zuora from February 2021 to January 2025, managing key accounts such as SNCF, Ubisoft, and BNP Paribas. With a significant tenure at SAP from January 2008 to February 2021, Xavier held various positions including Global Account Manager for Financial Services and Insurance, where the focus was on major clients like BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole. Earlier career accomplishments include co-founding and serving as CEO of Kerneo, and working as an Account Executive at XRT. Xavier holds a Maitrise degree in Banking and Finance from Nantes Université, earned between 1989 and 1993.