Martin (Marty) J. Vanderploeg, Ph.D., 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. Marty co-founded Workiva to transform the way people manage and report business data.
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.
Marty is known for his leadership in the technology sector, including developing computer assisted design software used in medical and forensic applications and as a technology entrepreneur. Prior to serving as CEO, Vanderploeg served as president and chief operating officer of Workiva and its predecessor (Webfilings).
Previously, Marty co-founded Engineering Animations Inc. (EAI) and served as the company’s chief technology officer. As CTO, he led EAI’s’ development of computer graphics tools used in crime scene reconstruction, 3D animations of human anatomy, CAD applications in automotive design and computer games as well as other applications. EAI was acquired in 2000 by Unigraphics Solutions (now part of Siemens USA).
Marty was a tenured professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University and has authored 19 publications in the area of design optimization and vehicle dynamics, mechanical engineering software applications, biomechanics and graphic animation. He was the founder and director of the Iowa State University Visualization Laboratory. Marty has a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.
What is Martin J. Vanderploeg's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Martin J. Vanderploeg is at least $32.97 million as of June 18th, 2021. Mr. Vanderploeg owns 357,701 shares of Workiva stock worth more than $32,965,724 as of November 20th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Vanderploeg may own. Learn More about Martin J. Vanderploeg's net worth.
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Who are Workiva's active insiders?
Workiva's insider roster includes Mithun Banarjee (EVP), Brigid Bonner (Director), Michael Crow (Director), Michael Hawkins (EVP), Robert Herz (Director), Julie Iskow (CEO, President & Director), Eugene Katz (Director), Jill Klindt (CFO), Jeff Trom (VP), Martin Vanderploeg (CEO), and Brandon Ziegler (VP). Learn More on Workiva's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Workiva?
In the last twelve months, insiders at the software maker sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 20,566 shares worth more than $1,835,736.08. The most recent insider tranaction occured on September, 13th when EVP Michael D Hawkins sold 2,761 shares worth more than $205,970.60. Insiders at Workiva own 3.9% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Workiva. Information on this page was last updated on 9/13/2024.
