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Ayan Chakraborty

VP and Head of Strategy, SAP APAC I Ex McKinsey and EY I Strategy and Operations Consultant
22.1 yrs experienceComputer Software
May 2024

The move

MoveEY SAP
TitleSenior Manager VP and Head of Strategy for APAC
LocationUnited Arab Emirates Dubai
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE13.9
Total experience22.1 years
SAP headcount10,001+ employees
SAP industrySoftware Development
SAP HQWalldorf, BW
SAP founded1972
SAP typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. VP and Head of Strategy for APACMay 2024 — Present
    SAP· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Head of SAP Business Network - EMEA SouthJul 2022 — May 2024
    SAP· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Head of Intelligent Spend Management, Africa at SAPApr 2021 — Jul 2022
    SAP· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Senior Director and Head of Value Advisory for Procurement Solution - EMEA SouthApr 2018 — Apr 2021
    SAP· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Director, Value Engineering-EMEA, Procurement and Supply ChainApr 2016 — Mar 2018
    SAP· United Arab Emirates
  6. Senior ManagerJun 2012 — Apr 2016
    EY· United Arab Emirates
  7. Senior ConsultantMar 2011 — May 2012
    PwC
  8. Senior AnalystDec 2007 — Mar 2011
    McKinsey & Company
  9. Deputy ManagerJul 2004 — Dec 2007
    Trident Limited
  10. Summer InternJan 2003 — Jun 2003
    Raymond Limited· Mumbai Area, India

Education

Top skills

Cost Reduction StrategiesSupply Chain ManagementSAP SRMSupplier Risk ManagementSix SigmaSpend Analysis

About

With a robust background in Strategy and Operations consulting, my leadership as VP and Head of Strategy for APJ at SAP is marked by Strategy and Business Process Re-engineering. My recent tenure as a Value Advisory Lead and Sales within Intelligent Spend Business Network in SAP EMEA South focused on enhancing customer success through collaborative solutions, directly contributing to regional revenue targets and shaping go-to-market strategies. The core of my professional ethos lies in constructing winning strategies that leverage SAP's strengths and address market needs, fostering competitive advantages and new revenue streams. My approach integrates a deep understanding of the Business Ecosystem, ensuring value for stakeholders and driving forward SAP's mission in the APJ region.

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