Appian Corporation
Appian Corporation is a Delaware corporation with its principal executive offices at 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102. Appian was incorporated in Delaware in August 1999 and completed its initial public offering in May 2017. Appian’s Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol APPN. Appian is also registered as a foreign corporation with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (registration number F1391343), where its record remains listed as active; this Virginia registration reflects authorization to transact business in the state rather than Appian’s state of incorporation.
Appian provides an enterprise software platform for process automation. The platform combines low-code application development, a business rules engine, intelligent document processing, robotic process automation, data fabric integration across existing source systems, and artificial intelligence-based orchestration tools, allowing organizations to design, automate and manage business processes without extensive custom coding or data duplication.
Appian markets its platform principally to large enterprise and public-sector customers, including organizations in financial services, insurance, government and defense, healthcare and life sciences, energy and other process-intensive or regulated industries. Its offerings are delivered mainly on a cloud subscription basis, supplemented by professional services, training and support. Appian operates internationally through foreign operating subsidiaries in countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Mexico and India.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Appian reported consolidated total revenue of $726.9 million. As of December 31, 2025, the company employed approximately 2,149 people globally, of whom about 1,383 were based in the United States.
In May 2026, Appian held an Investor Day at which it outlined a target of approximately $825 million in annual revenue, reflecting continued growth of its cloud subscription and artificial intelligence-related product offerings, as described in its investor communications and periodic SEC filings.
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Shareholders
Shareholders of Appian Corporation
Appian Corporation is a publicly traded company, and its disclosed shareholder information reflects institutional and insider holdings reported under U.S. securities law rather than a complete shareholder register. Appian has a dual-class share structure: Class A common stock, which carries one vote per share and trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker APPN, and Class B common stock, which carries ten votes per share, is not publicly traded, and is held principally by company founders; Class B shares convert to Class A shares on transfer or at the holder’s election.
Per a Schedule 13G filed March 5, 2026 (reporting beneficial ownership as of February 27, 2026), Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC reported beneficial ownership of 4,316,150 shares of Class A common stock, representing approximately 10.06% of the class. Appian’s definitive proxy statement filed April 21, 2026 (record date April 8, 2026) discloses that founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Matthew W. Calkins beneficially owned approximately 4.3% of outstanding Class A common stock, but that his combined Class A and Class B holdings gave him voting power in excess of 50% of Appian’s total outstanding voting power as of the record date. Other institutional investors have also filed Schedule 13G reports disclosing 5%-plus positions; this overview reflects only the holdings independently confirmed against primary SEC filings at the time of research.
Ultimate beneficial ownership
Matthew W. Calkins is identified in Appian’s April 2026 proxy statement as controlling in excess of 50% of the company’s voting power as of the April 8, 2026 record date, primarily through his direct holdings of super-voting Class B common stock. This is disclosed as a direct holding rather than a calculated indirect ownership chain.
Data availability
Disclosure is limited to major/reportable shareholders (holders exceeding the 5% Schedule 13G/13D reporting threshold, plus insiders named in the proxy statement) rather than a complete shareholder register; this is best described as "Major shareholders only." Data reflects Schedule 13G filings as of early 2026 and the April 2026 DEF 14A; percentages may change with subsequent trading and later 13G/13D/Form 4 amendments.
Sources
- Appian Corporation, Schedule 13G (Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC), SEC EDGAR, filed 2026-03-05, retrieved 2026-09-24: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001441683/000210012126000018/primary_doc.xml
- Appian Corporation, DEF 14A (2026 proxy statement), SEC EDGAR, filed 2026-04-21, retrieved 2026-09-24: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001441683/000144168326000021/appn-20260421.htm
Officers
Directors and officers of Appian Corporation
Per Appian’s DEF 14A filed April 21, 2026, for the annual meeting scheduled June 3, 2026 (record date April 8, 2026), the company’s board of directors is nominated at eight continuing members. Current board members include Matthew W. Calkins (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Michael Beckley (Chief Technology Officer and director), Robert C. Kramer (General Manager and director), and director Mark Lynch, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2022 and as Interim Chief Financial Officer from November 2024 to May 2025. Independent directors include Shirley A. Edwards (Audit Committee chair), Carl "Boe" Hartman II, Barbara "Bobbie" Kilberg (Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee chair), and David Link. Director William McCarthy is not standing for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. Appian’s current Chief Financial Officer, Serge Tanjga, is a named executive officer but not a board member. No other officer or director departures are disclosed in this filing cycle.
Recent officer changes
- Serge Tanjga was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective May 27, 2025, succeeding Mark Lynch, who had served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since November 2024. Source: Appian Corporation Form 8-K, filed April 21, 2025.
- Director William McCarthy is not standing for re-election to the board at the June 3, 2026 annual meeting. Source: Appian Corporation DEF 14A, filed April 21, 2026.
Data availability
Officer and director information is drawn from Appian’s DEF 14A proxy statement and Form 8-K filings with the SEC, which disclose current roles, committee assignments and recent changes but do not disclose nationality or country of residence for directors or officers; these fields are Not disclosed. All listed individuals are natural persons; Appian does not disclose any corporate officers or directors.
Sources
- Appian Corporation, DEF 14A (2026 proxy statement), SEC EDGAR, filed 2026-04-21, retrieved 2026-09-24: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001441683/000144168326000021/appn-20260421.htm
- Appian Corporation, Form 8-K (CFO appointment), SEC EDGAR, filed 2025-04-21, retrieved 2026-09-24: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1441683/000144168325000028/appn-20250421.htm
Group Structure
Group structure of Appian Corporation
Appian Corporation is a publicly traded, independently listed company on the Nasdaq Global Market; no parent company is disclosed in its SEC filings. Founder Matthew W. Calkins controls more than 50% of voting power through share-class voting rights, which reflects control of stockholder voting rather than a corporate parent-subsidiary relationship. Exhibit 21.1 to Appian’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (filed February 2025) discloses 15 operating subsidiaries spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America and Latin America. Ownership percentages for these subsidiaries are not disclosed in the exhibit. The information below reflects that filing and has not been cross-checked against a more recent Exhibit 21.1 as of the date of this research.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appian Europe Ltd. | England and Wales | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 (FY2024 10-K) |
| Appian Software International GmbH | Switzerland (Zug) | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Netherlands BV | Netherlands | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Software Australia Pty. Ltd. | Australia | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian France SARL | France | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Software Italy S.R.L. | Italy | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Software Germany GmbH | Germany | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Singapore | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Spain SL | Spain | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Sweden AB | Sweden | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Japan GK | Japan | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Canada Corporation | Canada | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Mexico Software SRL de C.V. | Mexico | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Computer Technologies India Private Ltd | India | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
| Appian Portugal Unipessoal LDA | Portugal | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2025-02 |
Data availability
Corporate-linkage information is Partial: Appian’s Exhibit 21.1 identifies subsidiary names and jurisdictions but does not disclose registration numbers, ownership percentages or voting control for individual subsidiaries. No parent company is disclosed for Appian Corporation itself.
Sources
- Appian Corporation, Exhibit 21.1 to Form 10-K for fiscal year 2024, SEC EDGAR, filed 2025-02, retrieved 2026-09-24: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1441683/000144168325000017/appn12312024ex211.htm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Appian Corporation do?
Appian Corporation is a Delaware corporation that provides a low-code process automation and AI orchestration software platform for enterprise and government customers, headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Who owns Appian Corporation?
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC reported beneficial ownership of approximately 10.06% of Appian Class A common stock in a Schedule 13G filed March 5, 2026.
Who is Appian Corporation's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Founder, Chairman and CEO Matthew W. Calkins controls in excess of 50% of Appian's voting power through Class A and super-voting Class B common stock, per the April 2026 proxy statement.
What is Appian Corporation's company registration number?
Appian Corporation's registration number is F1391343, filed with Virginia State Corporation Commission in United States. Its current status on the register is active.
Is Appian Corporation still an active company?
Appian Corporation's status on Virginia State Corporation Commission is listed as active.
When was Appian Corporation incorporated?
Appian Corporation was incorporated on 1 January 1999, according to Virginia State Corporation Commission.
What is Appian Corporation's registered address?
The registered address on file for Appian Corporation is United States.
What is Appian Corporation's revenue?
Appian reported consolidated total revenue of $726.9 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Is Appian Corporation listed on a stock exchange?
Appian's Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol APPN.
Who are the officers/directors of Appian Corporation?
Appian's leadership includes Chairman and CEO Matthew Calkins, CFO Serge Tanjga (appointed effective May 27, 2025), and CTO Michael Beckley, overseen by an eight-member board of directors.
Does Appian Corporation have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Appian Corporation discloses 15 direct operating subsidiaries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Canada and Mexico in SEC Exhibit 21.1; no parent company is disclosed.
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This record is sourced directly from Virginia State Corporation Commission and was last synced on 24 September 2026.