SAP has appointed Greg Ryan as director of ecosystem, ANZ, with responsibility for leading all strategic and operational aspects of the SAP ecosystem and partner programs, as well as managing third-party software go-to-market strategies across ANZ.
Ryan will report locally to Helen Masters, vice president, commercial and emerging markets, ANZ. He has been with SAP for seven years, most recently as account director with responsibility for direct sales in SAP strategic accounts.
Prior to joining SAP, Ryan led sales of new business for Intentia/Lawson and held sales and business operations roles at IBM Australia.
Ryan said he believes the next three to four years will be an exciting time for SAP and its partners “as we drive a fundamental transformation across the marketplace with HANA, mobility and cloud-based solutions”.
“We work closely with leading innovators, developers and resellers of SAP technology across markets, regions and industries to create a vibrant partner community – and deliver value to our customers. I am looking forward to driving this part of our business forward as we look to grow the ecosystem share of SAP’s revenue.”
Commenting on the appointment, Masters acknowledged the integral role of the ecosystem, including third-party software suppliers, in SAP’s strategy.
“I am confident that Greg’s leadership skills, strategic knowledge and comprehensive experience will build on the success of the ecosystem, and SAP as the leading partner of choice,” she said.
