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The German multinational has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Raptopoulos as head of a region covering a large geographical area. With over 14 thousand employees, this area plays a strategic role for the company which aims to provide its services enhanced by cloud and AI
by Editorial Staff
Published on 09 Jan 2024
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Emmanuel (Manos) Raptopoulos has been appointed President of SAP’s new EMEA region, which includes a vast geographical area from Benelux to the Middle East to Africa. This is a strategic region for the German multinational, as it has 14 thousand employees in 53 offices and provides services to customers in 90 countries. Customers who can leverage the combination of the power of cloud technology combined with the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence as a unique opportunity to undertake or accelerate their digital transformation and market value.
Having joined SAP in 1998, Raptopoulos has held various leadership roles in General Management, Sales, Operations and Consulting, both in Europe and the Middle East. Prior to his current appointment, he also served as Regional President of SAP EMEA South, part of the broader EMEA region.
The statements of the protagonists
Scott Russell, member of the SAP Executive Board and responsible for the Customer Success organization, commented on the new appointment: “For over 25 years, Manos Raptopoulos has successfully developed SAP’s customer-facing business areas. I have confidence in his leadership and know that he will continue to support our customers’ growth and innovation in this strategically important region for SAP. Manos is a strong believer in customer and partner voice and is an empathetic and inspirational leader for people. I am thrilled that Manos can lead our EMEA region to new heights, together with our exceptional team.”
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Raptopoulos, for his part, expressed gratitude for the appointment and underlined how crucial it is to be able to meet customer expectations: “Our customers have high expectations. They rely on SAP to manage their most critical business processes, to digitally transform themselves, to increase their sustainability and to future-proof their organizations. EMEA’s next chapter will be powered by accelerated cloud and AI innovation, powered by ours purpose, from our people and our partnerships. I feel honored to lead this diverse and talented team of professionals. Together, we can make a significant impact, in this region and beyond.”