Appian Corp.
- APPN · Nasdaq
- Services-Prepackaged Software
- Mclean, VA
- 2,149 employees
- CIK 0001441683
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Matthew W. Calkins CEO and President 4, 2026-09-10
- Srdjan Tanjga Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-08-06
- Mark Dorsey Chief Revenue Officer 4, 2026-08-06
- Pavel Zamudio-Ramirez Chief Customer Officer 4, 2026-05-07
- Robert Charles Kramer General Manager 4, 2026-03-03
- Christopher Winters General Counsel 4, 2025-11-06
Appian Corp is a U.S. public company in services-prepackaged software (SIC 7372), headquartered in Mclean, VA. It trades as APPN on Nasdaq. Revenue was $727M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +17.8% from the year before. It reported about 2,149 employees. Matthew W. Calkins is CEO and President.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $727M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $617M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $545M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $468M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $369M 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
| Operating income | $609K 10-K, 2026-02-19 | -$60.9M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | -$108M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | -$145M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | -$83.9M 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
| SG&A | $355M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $346M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $333M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $340M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $252M 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
| Net income | $1.2M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | -$92.3M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | -$111M 10-K, 2026-02-19 | -$151M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | -$88.6M 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew W. Calkins | CEO and President | 4, 2026-09-10 |
| Matthew Calkins | Board member (per proxy) bio: Chief Executive Officer, President, Founder, and Chairman of the Board | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
| Srdjan Tanjga | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-08-06 |
| Mark Lynch | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director and former Interim Chief Financial Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
| Mark Dorsey Chief Revenue Officer Appian | Chief Revenue Officer | 4, 2026-08-06 |
| Pavel Zamudio-Ramirez | Chief Customer Officer | 4, 2026-05-07 |
| Michael Beckley | Board member (per proxy) bio: Chief Technology Officer, Founder, and Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
| Robert Charles Kramer | General Manager | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Christopher Winters | General Counsel | 4, 2025-11-06 |
| Barbara “Bobbie” Kilberg | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
| Carl “Boe” Hartman II | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
| David Link | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
| Robert C. Kramer | Board member (per proxy) bio: General Manager, Founder, and Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
| Shirley A. Edwards | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-22 |
What Appian Corp does
Appian Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “Appian,” “the Company,” “we,” or “our”) provides process automation technology. For over 25 years, our highly reliable and scalable platform has been leveraged by large enterprises and governments. Combining leading edge process orchestration and intelligence, we provide everything an organization needs to design, automate, and optimize critical processes, facilitating continuous adaptation in changing environments.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting December 31, 2025 (filed April 22, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 22, 2026 |
| Auditor | Bdo Usa, P.c. (McLean, Virginia) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2026 | Matthew W. Calkins CEO and President | Sale | 30,000 | $1.6M | Form 4, November 9, 2026 |
| October 7, 2026 | Matthew W. Calkins CEO and President | Sale | 45,000 | $1.7M | Form 4, October 8, 2026 |
| September 8, 2026 | Matthew W. Calkins CEO and President | Sale | 45,000 | $1.6M | Form 4, September 10, 2026 |
| August 7, 2026 | Matthew W. Calkins CEO and President | Sale | 45,000 | $1.6M | Form 4, August 11, 2026 |
| July 7, 2026 | Matthew W. Calkins CEO and President | Sale | 50,000 | $1.2M | Form 4, July 8, 2026 |
| June 8, 2026 | Matthew W. Calkins CEO and President | Sale | 50,000 | $1.2M | Form 4, June 10, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 | Mark Dorsey Chief Revenue Officer | Buy | 5,227 | $100K | Form 4, May 13, 2026 |
| March 3, 2026 | Mark Steven Lynch Director | Sale | 9,530 | $257K | Form 4, March 3, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-08
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-02-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-01-21
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-11-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-02
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-08-29
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-08-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Appian Corp
- What does Appian Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Appian Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “Appian,” “the Company,” “we,” or “our”) provides process automation technology. For over 25 years, our highly reliable and scalable platform has been leveraged by large enterprises and governments. Combining leading edge process orchestration and intelligence, we provide everything an organization needs to design, automate, and optimize critical processes, facilitating continuous adaptation in changing environments."
- What is Appian Corp's revenue?
- $727M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 19, 2026.
- Is Appian Corp profitable?
- Appian Corp reported net income of $1.2M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Appian Corp have?
- About 2,149 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Appian Corp?
- Matthew W. Calkins, CEO and President, as named in a 4 filed September 10, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Appian Corp?
- Srdjan Tanjga, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 6, 2026.
- Where is Appian Corp headquartered?
- Mclean, VA.
- What is Appian Corp's stock ticker?
- APPN on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Appian Corp in?
- Services-Prepackaged Software, SIC code 7372.
- What is Appian Corp's website?
- appian.com.
- When does Appian Corp report earnings next?
- February 4, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Appian Corp a public company?
- Yes. Appian Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001441683 and trades as APPN.
- Who audits Appian Corp?
- Bdo Usa, P.c., McLean, Virginia, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many business segments does Appian Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- When is Appian Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- December 31, 2025, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 22, 2026.
- Have Appian Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since March 3, 2026, officers and directors reported 7 open-market sales worth about $9.1M and 1 purchase worth about $100K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Matthew W. Calkins (CEO and President) sold 30,000 shares on November 6, 2026.