AI is revolutionizing the world of work, as SAP users are leveraging GenAI to enhance business operations and boost business growth. With AI taking over, SAP users across the globe, including in the APAC India region, will need catering for in a way to help put their businesses first as the tech develops.
With this, SAP has announced that Kulmeet Bawa, president and managing director for the Indian Subcontinent, has been promoted to global chief revenue officer, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP).
In his new role, Bawa will be responsible for driving the growth and adoption of SAP BTP across the globe, including SAP’s AI, data and analytics, automation and integration.
Commenting on his appointment, Bawa said: “SAP and our customers are going through a critical transformation and have a unique opportunity to redefine how successful businesses run. I am incredibly excited to apply everything I’ve learned in our Indian business in a global field and to continue to contribute to customer transformation journeys around the world.”
With over two decades of experience across Asia, Bawa joined SAP India in 2020. Under his leadership, SAP India has become one of the company’s fastest-growing global markets with a focus on some of the subcontinent’s most transformative organizations.
Claudio Muruzabal, chief business officer, SAP, said: “We are witnessing an unparalleled wave of innovation with SAP at its core.”
“Kulmeet has extensive experience helping businesses create new opportunities through cloud transformation, optimizing their data and innovating with Business AI. I look forward to Kulmeet bringing those skills to customers around the world.”
Paul Marriott, president, SAP Asia Pacific Japan, said: “Under Kulmeet’s leadership, SAP India has gone from strength to strength. His ability to showcase a profound understanding of the business landscape, engage deeply with people, partners and customers, and build a people-centric organization will only benefit more customers in this global role.”